Project Manager - Pre-contract Design Management

Overview

Pre-Contract Design Management

• Lead and manage the design process from concept, feasibility, and schematic stages through to tender documentation
• Ensure all design deliverables align with development briefs, project objectives, and commercial targets
• Coordinate design programmes and ensure adherence to project timelines and milestones
• Support the preparation of development strategies, design briefs, and project execution plans

Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination

• Manage and coordinate external consultants including architects, master planners, and engineering teams
• Ensure effective collaboration across internal departments including development, project management, commercial, and marketing
• Review and monitor consultant performance, deliverables, and compliance with scope
• Lead design coordination meetings and ensure clear communication across all stakeholders

Design Review & Technical Oversight

• Review design submissions at all stages to ensure quality, functionality, buildability, and compliance with regulations
• Ensure integration of all disciplines (architecture, structure, MEP, infrastructure) within the design
• Identify design risks and provide solutions aligned with project constraints
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations and approval requirements

Commercial & Project Alignment

• Work closely with development and commercial teams to ensure designs are cost-effective and aligned with business objectives
• Support value engineering exercises during design development
• Assist in preparing tender documentation, including design packages and scopes of work
• Contribute to procurement strategies for design consultants

Planning, Reporting & Governance

• Track design progress and report on key milestones, risks, and issues
• Prepare and present design updates to senior management
• Maintain proper documentation and version control of all design deliverables
• Ensure adherence to company design management processes and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in
• Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Professional certifications in
• Project Management (PMP or equivalent)
• are advantageous

Experience

• Minimum
• 8-12 years' experience
• in project management in pre-contract design management
• Proven experience in
• pre-contract design management
• within a developer or consultancy environment
• Experience delivering
• residential, hospitality, mixed-use, or master-planned developments
• Prior experience in the
• UAE or GCC region is strongly preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of
• design management processes in early project stages
• Solid
• project management background
• , with ability to manage timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables
• Good technical understanding of architecture and engineering coordination
• Commercial awareness with ability to align design with development objectives
• Knowledge of local authority processes and approvals in Abu Dhabi (preferred)

Key Skills

• Excellent stakeholder and consultant management skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, project planning tools, and familiarity with design platforms (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.)

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solution-oriented
• Detail-focused with strong analytical skills
• Collaborative team player with leadership capability
• Adaptable and able to manage competing priorities
• High level of professionalism and accountability