Design Manager

Key Responsibilities:1. Department Leadership & Management

• Lead, manage, and mentor the Design Department team, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across projects.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve the design process flow, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.
• Develop design documentation standards, templates, and review procedures.
• Foster a collaborative environment between design, estimation, procurement, and project management teams.

2. Design Development & Coordination

• Oversee the preparation of design concepts, presentations, and detailed drawings in accordance with client briefs and project requirements.
• Ensure design deliverables are aligned with budget, timeline, and technical constraints.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to designers and draftsmen.
• Coordinate with MEP, structural, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated and buildable designs.

3. Client Engagement & Relationship Management

• Attend client meetings to understand design intent, gather feedback, and present design proposals.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction throughout all design phases.
• Translate client needs into innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing design solutions.
• Provide design presentations, 3D visuals, and mock-ups when required.

4. Site Visits & Technical Support

• Conduct regular site visits to review design implementation, verify design intent, and resolve technical challenges.
• Collaborate with project and construction teams to ensure design compliance and resolve any site-related design issues.
• Ensure all design modifications during execution are documented and approved.

5. Business Development & Market Engagement

• Support the management team in exploring new business opportunities through design proposals and presentations.
• Participate in tenders and proposals, providing design concepts and technical inputs for client pitches.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and industry partners to generate future business leads.
• Keep abreast of market trends, new materials, and innovative technologies in design and construction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month