Design Manager

Job description

Imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. At the employer, you can imagine a world of possibilities. Job Description: the employer is looking for an amazingly talented Design Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be working on some state-of-the-art mega projects and important clients. You will manage multidisciplinary design interfaces and ensure all design packages are fully coordinated, consistent, and aligned with project objectives. You will drive technical excellence through robust design reviews, technical assurance processes, and quality control procedures. You will ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable standards, authority regulations, and industry best practices. You will lead design coordination workshops and technical review meetings to proactively identify and resolve conflicts, risks, and interface issues. You will oversee design delivery from concept through detailed design and construction support, ensuring quality, completeness, and constructability of all deliverables. You will manage design schedules, key milestones, critical dependencies, and design sequencing to support overall project delivery objectives. You will ensure infrastructure systems are fully integrated with planning and urban design objectives, including transportation, roads, utilities, water, wastewater, stormwater, irrigation, power, telecommunications, smart city systems, and public realm infrastructure. You will coordinate closely with project management, commercial, procurement, construction, and stakeholder teams to ensure seamless project execution. You will monitor consultant performance and drive accountability for quality, coordination, and timely delivery of design outputs. You will identify and mitigate technical, coordination, and delivery risks throughout the project lifecycle. You will promote collaboration and alignment across internal and external teams to achieve integrated, harmonious, and efficient project outcomes. You will build strong relationships with clients, consultants, authorities, and cross-functional stakeholders. You will communicate effectively with diverse technical and non-technical audiences and facilitate timely decision-making. You will champion design excellence, continuous improvement, innovation, and best practices across all disciplines.

Requirements

• Lead the integration and coordination of all design disciplines, including Infrastructure, Master Planning, Urban Planning, Urban Design, Public Realm, Landscape Architecture, Transportation, Utilities, Architecture, Sustainability, and Engineering. Bachelor Degree in Engineering, or a related field from a recognized university. Experience delivering large-scale master-planned developments, urban environments, infrastructure programs, and mixed-use projects. Hands-on experience with the integration of engineering/technical aspects, as well as procurement and construction activities. Proven ability to perform in a management capacity and ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in complex project environments. Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills. Excellent written, presentation, and oral communications skills. Ability to meet the employer’ project management certification requirements where applicable. Thorough knowledge of current industry practices and regulations. Knowledge of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on projects.

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