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About the Role
Overview Of The Role: The Design Manager is responsible for overseeing all design functions and working collaboratively with departments such as operations, procurement, planning, and commercial.
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Of The Role
- The Design Manager is responsible for overseeing all design functions and working collaboratively with departments such as operations, procurement, planning, and commercial. This role emphasizes full coordination of design information and securing required approvals in alignment with schedules and operations. Identifying Value Engineering opportunities, monitoring design costs, and mitigating commercial risks are key aspects. The role also involves eliminating HSE risks in construction, assisting bid and procurement teams, and maintaining high standards of design deliverables.
Main Role
- Implement the Design Management Plan (DMP) and manage the release and approval of design deliverables in line with the programme, conducting risk analysis and corrective actions.
- Ensure all sub-contractors provide fully coordinated design information through progress meetings.
- Ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, and Employer’s requirements.
- Identify variations and programme delays, and manage the preparation of claims and Extension of Time requests in collaboration with Commercial and Planning Teams.
- Manage change by identifying missing contract information, resolving design issues, and recording design changes.
- Coordinate all design information through BIM Model to ensure timely delivery of updated models.
- Mentor junior staff and provide guidance as needed.
Design
- Lead the design team, providing direction, technical support, and control over the design programme.
- Plan design activities to align with the approved Baseline Programme.
- Engage with Client, PMC, and Consultant’s representatives to address technical issues.
- Manage the release and approval of all Shop Drawings, Material Approval Requests, and other relevant documents per programme demands.
- Ensure coordination of interfacing subcontractors/sub-consultants to meet deadlines.
- Maintain design document records as per company IMS requirements and third-party audits.
- Distribute all design information timely and accurately.
- Write correspondence to Clients and Subcontractors to protect company interests.
- Prepare and manage instruction trackers to record design changes and delay events.
- Provide technical assistance across company departments.
- Ensure availability of current design information for all project delivery staff and subcontractors.
- Prepare necessary handover design documentation according to project requirements.
- Review and approve sample boards and mock-up units prior to client/consultant submission.
Design Accountabilities
- Stay informed about International Standards, Statutory Authority regulations, and safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
- Implement continuous improvement using latest good practice design guidelines.
- Identify and mitigate construction and legacy HSE design risks.
Other Tasks
- Handle any reasonable work/task request allocated by the Line Manager.
Required Skills To Be Successful
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Proficiency in design management and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities to engage with Clients and Consultants effectively.
- Deep understanding of contract compliance and risk management in design and construction.
What Qualifies You For The Role
- Bachelor/Diploma in Architecture/Structural/Civil/MEP Engineering, with a preference for Architecture.
- 15 to 20 years of experience in the construction industry, with a history of working with Tier 1 Main Contractors in the GCC, ideally UAE.
- At least 10 years of experience or a fully qualified professional with a minimum of 5 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) and intermediate level qualifications.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects independently and support business and departmental needs.
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