Design Manager

Egypt

Ain Consulting Engineers (ACE) is currently seeking a Design Manager to join our dynamic team in Egypt.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the development of comprehensive architectural design of projects from the conceptual phase through to completion in coordination with various design disciplines.
Oversee the design process from conceptualization to final documentation, ensuring alignment with project vision, client objectives, and regulatory requirements.
Facilitate design charrettes, workshops, and coordination meetings to ensure integration between urban design, infrastructure, landscape, and architectural components.
Produce detailed blueprints and make necessary corrections.
Provides design directions to Junior Architectural Designers in the team.
Attends and chairs design meetings with the Client and the consultants.
Works closely with architects and Senior Architects to ensure the design is clearly communicated and accurately documented.
Ensure all deliverables adhere to project scope, quality standards, and regulatory requirements while staying within budgets and timelines.
Compile project specifications.
Manage the internal and external design teams, including planners, architects, engineers, and subconsultants.
Ensure that all works are carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines, and regulations.
Follow architectural trends and advancements.
Coordinate with other professionals such as contractors, engineers, and landscape architects.
Leading professionally the BIM projects and understanding deeply how to manage and distribute the BIM tasks.
Leading the BIM coordination meetings with the other disciplines and solving the project clashes, and following the coordination Company’s agreed process.
Implement strictly the Approved BIM projects workflow, respecting the BIM protocols.
using Navisworks or ACC review tools to check the QAQC of his projects before submitting any package to the clients.
Coordinate with the BIM Manager in anything related to the BIM issues before taking any action related to BIM to be sure it is following the BIM Contract.
Coordinate inputs from all disciplines to ensure design coherence and timely submissions.
Identify and resolve design-related conflicts or inconsistencies.
Ensure the effective communication of design intent across all stakeholders.
Implement design review and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with company standards and project requirements.
Monitor risks related to design scope, schedule, and deliverables, and develop mitigation strategies.
Support sustainability and smart city initiatives integrated into the master plan.
Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and consistent across disciplines.
To take proper precautions and avoid any unnecessary risks while carrying out your tasks
To report any hazards/defects in the workplace, equipment, tools, etc., which might endanger safety and health
Take reasonable care for personal health and safety, as well as that of others, in the course of work.
Take precautions and avoid unnecessary risks while carrying out tasks.
Report any hazards or defects in the workplace, equipment, or tools that might endanger health and safety.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field (master’s degree preferred)
PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage.
Min 20 years of experience with a strong background in large-scale projects.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
Solid understanding of urban planning principles, infrastructure integration, and sustainable design practices.
Strong leadership and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic and creative thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
Excellent drawing skills and familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, Lumion, 3D-Max, Adobe Photoshop and SketchUp.
Visual awareness and eye for detail
Ability to manage and coordinate projects efficiently and within given deadlines.
Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and quality standards
Professional architectural license.

Job Type: Full-time

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