Senior Design Manager - MRF 24067

Job purpose

As a Senior Design Manager, the primary purpose is to lead and manage all design-related activities at both program-wide and district-wide levels within the program schedule and budget. The role involves coordination across design disciplines, ensuring quality and timely deliverables, and overseeing the integration of designs with program requirements and master plan regulations.

minimum exp:15+

GCC: 5

Duties and responsibilities

Program-Wide Design Management:

• Manage all design-related activities as a Project Management Consultant (PMC) with contractors at program-wide and district-wide levels.

Cross-Disciplinary Coordination:

• Coordinate across all disciplines of the design team and related stakeholders, establishing a platform for program-wide coordination.

Deliverables Submittal Process:

• Manage the deliverables submittal process, ensuring progress within the designated time frame and meeting quality standards suggested by consultants.

Design Requirements and Integration:

• Review design requirements approved by the client and the scope of work.

• Ensure the integration of designs on the districts in the Master Plan with careful coordination, reflecting all requirements, including plot and block regulations.

Design Packaging Strategy:

• Develop the design packaging strategy in consultation with Program/Project Director and key stakeholders.

Coordination with Lead Design Consultant:

• Coordinate with Lead Design Consultant (LDC) and Multi-Discipline Design Consultant (MDC) clients during all phases to align contract documents with design intent.

Complex Technical Issue Resolution:

• Resolve complex technical and design issues as they arise, acting as the main contact for coordination between teams, consultants, and clients.

Production of Construction Documents:

• Ensure that production of construction documents aligns with design intent and meets project schedules.

Permitting and Construction Interface:

• Interface with permitting officials during the permitting and construction phases of the project.

• Work with the team to develop site and building design alternatives.

Technical Team Leadership:

• Work with the technical director to lead the technical team and consultants, ensuring accurate interpretation of the intended design in construction documents.

• Perform related duties as assigned by Line Manager

• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures,

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Architecture.

• Chartership in the same field is preferred.

• Relevant certifications: LEED, NCARB, ITIL, SAP, PMP, NCIDQ, CPQ, II, SME, CISSP.

• Minimum 20 years of experience, with at least 5 years in the GCC region.

• Background in PMO/PMC.

• Familiarity with construction management.

• Extensive knowledge of building codes, architectural building systems, standards, and structures.

• Expertise in integrated design, LEED guidelines, sustainability, and construction methodology.

• Proficiency in software: SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Excel, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and other 3D sketch software.