Design Manager

Job Purpose

Design Management

• Manage and oversee all design activities from concept to construction documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, structural, MEP, landscape, and specialist consultants to ensure integrated design delivery.
• Review design submissions and ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Monitor design progress against the approved schedule and identify potential delays or risks.
• Ensure that value engineering opportunities are identified and implemented without compromising quality or functionality.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary interface between the Client, design consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Lead design coordination meetings and ensure timely resolution of design issues.
• Coordinate with authority agencies and support obtaining necessary approvals and permits.
• Provide regular design status reports to the Project Director and Client.

Technical Review

• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documents for completeness, constructability, and coordination.
• Identify and mitigate design conflicts, discrepancies, and interface issues.
• Ensure designs comply with local regulations, international standards, and sustainability requirements.
• Review material submittals, RFIs, and proposed design changes during construction.

Project Controls

• Monitor design deliverables against project milestones.
• Support procurement and tendering activities by reviewing tender documents and technical specifications.
• Assess the impact of design changes on cost and schedule.
• Participate in risk management and change management processes.

Construction Support

• Provide technical support during construction and assist in resolving design-related issues.
• Coordinate with site supervision teams to ensure construction complies with approved designs.
• Review shop drawings, method statements, and technical submissions as required.
• Participate in inspections and project handover activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• Professional registration or chartership (PMP, PE, CEng, RIBA, AIA, etc.) is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum
• 10 years
• of experience in design management and multidisciplinary coordination.
• At least
• 5–10 years
• in a
• PMC/Consultancy environment
• managing large-scale building projects.
• Experience in high-rise, mixed-use, residential, hospitality, commercial, or public buildings.
• Strong understanding of design processes, authority approvals, and construction practices.
• Experience with international standards and contract forms (FIDIC) is preferred.

Skills And Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of architectural, structural, and MEP design coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple consultants and interfaces simultaneously.
• Familiarity with BIM processes and digital design tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, MS Office, and project management software.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Preferred Project Experience

• Large-scale mixed-use developments.
• Residential and commercial towers.
• Hotels and hospitality projects.
• Healthcare and educational facilities.
• Mega developments and master-planned communities.
• Experience working with PMC organizations and international consultants.