About the Role
Requirements
The Design Manager oversees the successful execution of all stages of detailed design projects under their supervision. They are accountable for the technical quality of tasks and analyses conducted, ensuring regulatory compliance, and completing design projects on time and within budget as per contractual obligations.
What You’ll Be Doing
Collaborate closely with the Lead Designer and/or Design Director and others to lead and guide the effective, professional analysis, synthesis, and recommendation of conceptual design alternatives to establish, communicate, and promote the design vision for landscape architectural projects.
Oversee the creation, design, and presentation of high-quality urban design concept drawings and reports.
Manage the preparation of technical design packages through to tender and oversee construction quality.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Discipline Leads, internal and external team members including master planners, architects, urban designers, specialist designers, all engineering disciplines, and quantity surveyors.
Plan, organize, and delegate within the team structure and engage in workflow reporting and planning.
Engage in high-level communication with Clients and their representatives.
Contribute to writing technical proposals, estimating effort levels, work plans, and schedules as needed.
Maintain connections with professional societies to stay informed about trends and technologies.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited university
At least 8 years of experience in the architectural/engineering design field with growing responsibilities
Experience managing teams for established Architecture/Engineering firms or on the client side
Experience working with UAE-based municipalities and developers
Demonstrated leadership and delivery capabilities
Familiarity with LEED and ESTIDAMA principles, certification preferred
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
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