Design Manager

Job

Responsibilities :

Assist the Project Teams with all aspects of the project,

including design, technical compliance, and contracts matters.

Ensure project aligns with cost, timeline, and regulatory

standards.

Design and Construction :

Collaborate closely to develop conceptual and detailed designs,

value engineering proposals during Tender / ECI Stage. Assist and

coordinate with Project Teams to ensure timely deliverables and

objective-aligned project delivery. Provide support and

direction.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality

Assurance : Ensure project compliance with relevant codes,

standards, and regulatory requirements.

Contract Administration : Support Project Manager /

Project Team in contract management. Ensure project deliverable and

timelines are met.

Project Coordination :

Manage and coordinate design and technical aspects of the project

with consultants and oversee the preparation and review of

construction documents and drawings. Conduct site walks with

Project Team and ensure documentation aligns with regulatory and

requirements.

Manage the design and delivery

for a range of project types.

Lead project

meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on

project progress.

Lead the communication

between the project team, clients, contractors and

consultants.

Actively lead a range of project

team sizes for successful delivery.

Ensure all

work is carried out to the requirements of the client, with the

design team working to the correct specifications and delivering a

high quality and timely product to the client.

Anticipate and resolve complex technical and design

issues as they arise during document preparation and construction

administration.

Collaborate with design team,

clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies

and other vendors to meet overall project objectives.

Provide design and technical guidance and innovative

solutions to resolve design and technical challenges.

Lead more junior members of staff : motivate and ensure

quality of work; ensure clear communication; understand the skills

of the team and wider resources within the

office.

Pre-requisites

And Qualifications :

Master's degree in Architecture, from recognised and

accredited institutions.

At least 8 years of

relevant experience.

Creative with good design

sense, problem solving abilities and attention to

detail.

Good communication skills and

management of Client, Consultants, Contractor and

Specialist.

Possesses strong analytical and

management skills.

Has good time management

skills to meet challenging deadlines and client-consultant

briefs.

Has excellent verbal and written

communication skills.

Possesses excellent

industry knowledge.

Demonstrates strong

understanding of local authority codes and planning parameters for

projects.

Creative with good aesthetic

judgement.

Able to lead teams in the delivery

of projects, and to effectively and expediently resolve issues that

arise throughout the projects.

A collaborative

and a strategic thinker, able to drive the best outcomes for the

project with others.