project manager design manager

J10 Consulting

The Role
 Our International Main Contracting Client has a new requirement for a well experienced Design Manager to join their team in Dubai to work on major new civil construction projects including commercial, mixed use, residential and data centres in the Emirates. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Design Manager on major projects in the UAE and/or the wider GCC. Candidates must have worked for a recognised main contractor client in the capacity of design or technical manager. This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity employed by our client. Responsibilities • To provide a Design Team interface with the Client, Consultants, Specialists subcontractors and other key stakeholders, by monitoring and delivering the design requirements for each project. The Design Manager to also direct some internal and external drafting resource for site detailing and reporting against the projects design program and key performance indicators. • The Design Manager shall be responsible for the timely delivery of the IFC design and shop drawings to enable the works to progress in line with the contract/target programme. • The Design Manger will be responsible for the preparation and implementation of the Project Design Execution Plan, and following the requirements of the Project Management Plan, and to ensure that the site team has the latest IFC information to building to. • Provide interface with Client and other key stakeholders as defined in the project structure and the Project Design Plan and the Project Management Plan. • Ensure the consultant design quotes are technically and commercially vetted for compliance with the contract documents and meet cost plans requirements, • To ensure a Design Execution Plan is produced on every project. • Detailed design deliverable programme / design delivery schedule is prepared and implemented. • To ensure the Document Control Protocol is produced and reviewed on every project. • Establish the projects Information Required Schedule with clear deliverable dates for issue to stakeholders, approval by Consultant and start on site for each of the project subcontractor packages. • To ensure an agreed scope of services for all internal / external design disciplines and/or design subcontractors / suppliers is agreed in consultation with the project commercial team. • Programme and manage all design reviews and coordination meetings to ensure a fully coordinated design strategy is in place and work closely with discipline lead designers to deliver the coordinated design solution. DM to ensure that the design is completed in a timely manner, taking due account of safety and buildability. • Ensure O&M manuals and As Built drawings are reviewed and approved prior to project handover. • To provide leadership to the Design Team on a project. • Interrogate and gain full understanding of the Employer’s Requirements, design brief and specifications • The Design Manager is to thorough vet the IFC and shop drawings and ensure that they are fully coordinated. • Read and fully understand the IFC / Contract drawings, specifications and reports for the assigned project. • Ensure a clear set of subcontractor package demarcation drawings are carried out to explain any difficult interfaces or construction sequence issues. • Ensure any design queries on IFC information or discrepancies between drawings and specifications are raised via the agreed Request for Information process. • The Design Manager to review the design for Buildability, and consultant with the construction teams by organizing drawing turning sessions prior to the subcontractor package commencing on site. • Can provide hand drawn sketches / details for design discussions to speed up or enhance the coordination process. • Can provide clear coordinated design comments on subcontractor’s shop drawings via hand mark ups or via A-site or Aconex systems. • The Design Manager is to check the respective shop drawings prior to commencement of any works and ensure that the shop drawings are fully coordinated with other trades. • Can coordinate and control the façade/envelope design via a number of key subcontractors and hold regular design workshops to ensure manufacturing periods are met on the project. • Has a good understanding and can lead the Design Team on the firestopping, waterproofing, thermal and air sealing requirements of the building on the project. • Arrange and chair design team meetings and workshops. Ensure minutes are produced and distributed in a timely fashion. • Manage design co-ordination process through design workshops and collaborative working with the designers. • Assist & review Contract Drawings to prepare a list of Shop Drawings • Review the Shop Drawings for accuracy/compliance to contract requirements prior to submission for approval • Review all Subcontractor technical submittals prior to submission for Engineer/Client approval, except M&E items, which shall be forwarded to M&E Co-ordination Manager / Engineer. • Lead and motivate design Co-ordinator and / or document controller allocated to the project • To provide support to the CAD operators • Establish detail requirements and responsibilities for technical handover documentation including Health and Safety File, building manuals, Building User Guide etc. and produce plan for production of the same
 
Requirements
 Design Manager Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Relevant Engineering Discipling • Minimum 7-10 years overall experience. • PMI or APM Qualification / Construction Management Certification • (LEED) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional preferred • Technical expertise - BIM-Revit Architecture, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, MS Projects + MS (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), Internet applications; expertise in local construction codes; well versed of health and safety regulations; • Exceptional leadership skills; Client-orientation; Authority; Organization; strong communication and interpersonal skills; Foresight; tenacious, structured, methodical, organised, inquisitive, factual, shrewd, self-reliant, hard working • Previous experience of working in a recognised Main Contractor and working on school / educational facilities is essential. • Full life cycle delivery of major Civil Construction projects & developments is essential • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
 
About the company
 J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East. We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.

Design Manager (Main Contractor)

Cochet Pais Putoud LLC

Job Summary We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Assistant Project Manager (Mid-Level) or Junior Project Manager to join our interior design firm based in Miami Beach. You will work on high-end, primarily residential projects, supporting the team in conception phases, design, and drawing plans. This is a dynamic position requiring versatility, autonomy, and strong attention to detail.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist in the management and coordination of interior design projects</li><li>Participate in project development from concept to completion</li><li>Prepare detailed design documentation using AutoCAD and SketchUp to translate concepts into actionable plans</li></ul>Profile Requirements<ul><li>Fluent in English and/or Spanish</li><li>Autonomous, rigorous, and adaptable</li><li>Creative with a proactive mindset and strong ability to take initiative</li><li>Proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp (mandatory)</li><li>Proven experience in interior design project management or a related role with a strong understanding of the full project lifecycle</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines</li><li>Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Immediate start</li><li>Contribution to health insurance coverage</li><li>Opportunity to work on prestigious, high-end residential projects</li></ul>If you are passionate about interior design and eager to grow within a creative and demanding environment, we would love to hear from you.Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Interior Design - Assistant Project Manager (Mid-Level) / Junior Project Manager

Vantage Data Centers

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">About Vantage Data Centers</h1> 
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world&rsquo;s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
The Construction team is responsible for the entire process flow of delivering the physical data centers from shovel ready state through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, and management along the way. Construction implements and executes upon the work product developed by the Development &amp; Engineering (D&amp;E) team. The team also leads Vantage&rsquo;s build partners to success through technical feedback and review and actively participating in review of schedule and budget. Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our construction teams are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. When compared to external resources, our internal team can ensure the key collaborators are engaged in the decision-making process to align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with company goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Vantage is looking for an ambitious Quality &amp; Commissioning Project Manager (QCx Manager) to drive excellence and quality in construction, coordinating efforts across a wide spectrum of ongoing construction projects, departments and supply chain.
The QCx Project Manager must represent Vantage and drive Quality and Commissioning efforts across the project from design to turnover. It is encouraged that the Quality Manager behave as a role model and act as an ambassador of Quality, Safety and Commissioning standard methodologies in all interactions with internal and external team members.
Must be able to cultivate a positive and collaborative working environment with the team, as well as performing the role of &lsquo;Critical Friend&rsquo; when needed.
Position is located on site in Denver CO, Sterling VA, Quincy WA, Goodyear AZ, Santa Clara CA, or San Antonio, TX,
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
QCx Project Manager will lead all aspects of the quality and commissioning process of data center projects, ensuring systems are designed, installed, and tested to meet performance requirements. As the QCx Project Manager, this role will collaborate with design teams, contractors, vendors, operations and stakeholders to lead quality and commissioning activities from pre-construction through handover, ensuring operational readiness and alignment to quality, safety, and performance standards.
DUTIES<ul><li>
Lead all aspects of testing, verification, and validation of critical systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, and IT infrastructure).</li><li>
Monitor the documentation of testing and inspections related to quality and commissioning.</li><li>
Conduct site inspections to ensure systems are installed per design specifications and Vantage Data Center standards.</li><li>
Handle issue resolution and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety guidelines, and project requirements.</li><li>
Prepare comprehensive commissioning reports and ensure accurate training for operational teams.</li><li>
Facilitate the mentoring of core Vantage team members within the area of quality and commissioning process.</li><li>
Drive knowledge transfer of quality and commissioning procedures to Vantage team members and project partners.</li><li>
Provide technical leadership around quality and commissioning of applicable systems.</li><li>
Contribute to innovation in execution of design, installation, start-up, and commissioning to improve efficiency while maintaining best in class safety.</li><li>
Provide mentorship on best practices for safety with respect to commissioning activities.</li><li>
Maintain program wide lessons learned communication with peers and drive the transfer of knowledge to all active project teams.</li><li>
Be responsible for the development and implementation of commissioning plans, schedules, and protocols.</li><li>
Coordinate with design and construction teams to integrate commissioning requirements into project workflows.</li></ul>
JOB REQUIREMENTS<ul><li>
A Bachelor of Science in either Construction Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent experience</li><li>
4+ years of experience in Commissioning, Construction Management, Automation Systems or related industries.</li><li>
Expected travel is 50-75%, based on business needs.</li></ul>
Additional Details<ul><li>
Salary Range: $120,000 -$150,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations) This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&amp;D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.</li></ul>
We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other&rsquo;s strengths and respecting each other&rsquo;s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations. 
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.</div>

Project Manager, Quality & Commissioning, NA

Arec Engineering Consultant 

Job Title: Design Project Manager &ndash; Technical Office (Engineering Consultancy) Location: Cairo, EgyptImportant Note (Mandatory Requirement):<ul><li>Candidate must be an Architect with real, hands-on experience in Dubai, having worked physically in Dubai on consultancy-based design projects.</li><li>Back-office, remote, or site/contractor experience will not be considered.</li><li>Only candidates with Dubai consultancy technical office experience (design coordination, authority submissions, multidisciplinary review) will be reviewed.</li></ul>Job Summary: A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Design Project Manager (Architect) to join its Technical Office in Cairo. This role requires extensive experience managing Dubai-based projects from the design side &mdash; within consultancy firms, not contractors &mdash; with proven knowledge of UAE authority systems and project delivery processes.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead and manage the technical design process for multidisciplinary projects.</li><li>Supervise preparation and coordination of all design drawings (architectural, structural, MEP).</li><li>Ensure full compliance with Dubai authority regulations (DM, DEWA, DDA, Trakhees, EHS, Civil Defense, etc.).</li><li>Handle NOC processes, submission follow-ups, and authority approvals.</li><li>Coordinate with BIM and CAD teams for quality control and timely delivery.</li><li>Report to senior management on project design status and milestones.</li><li>Manage technical documentation across all project stages.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Architecture.</li><li>20&ndash;25 years of experience in engineering consultancy, with a strong Dubai portfolio.</li><li>In-depth understanding of UAE design codes and local authority procedures.</li><li>Technical leadership in consultancy-based environments (not contracting).</li><li>Proficiency in: Revit, AutoCAD, 3Ds Max, Photoshop, MS Project, Excel, Word.</li><li>Fluent in English and Arabic.</li><li>PMP certification is a plus.</li><li>Immediate availability is preferred.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: E&pound;100.00 - E&pound;200.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Design Project Manager

DLR Group

<div><div>DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you're in the right place.</div>
DLR Group's Phoenix, AZ office has an opening for an Architectural Project Manager. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home.

Position Summary

As a Project Manager at DLR Group, you will oversee all aspects of one or more projects, including managing project teams, coordinating with external consultants, and ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and fees. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of quality and design excellence throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, you will be accountable for the financial success of the project, ensuring it remains on track and within budget.

If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you'll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.

What you will do: 

<ul>
<li>Support business development by participating in RFQs, RFPs, and client interviews</li>
<li>Assist in negotiating scopes of services, fees, and preparing agreements with clients and consultants</li>
<li>Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and staffing, adjusting as needed</li>
<li>Lead and coordinate project teams, consultants, and vendors to meet project goals for scope, quality, budget, and schedule</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and ensure submittals meet quality standards</li>
<li>Communicate project status updates, identify necessary plan adjustments, and propose solutions for client-directed changes</li>
<li>Provide leadership and performance feedback to the project team while managing recruitment and selection of personnel</li>
<li>Establish regular communication with clients, keeping them informed on project progress and securing timely approvals</li>
<li>Ensure design disciplines are engaged and integrated into each project phase, maintaining alignment with client expectations and project goals</li>
<li>Ensure project compliance with DLR Group's quality standards and procedures throughout all phases</li></ul> 


Required Qualifications: 

<ul>
<li>Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years of professional experience</li>
<li>Professional licensure preferred, but not required</li>
<li>Proficiency in Vantagepoint, Planifi, InDePro, and Microsoft Suite (including Project)</li>
<li>High proficiency in typical A/E/I/P software</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of design techniques, tools, and sustainable design principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models</li>
<li>Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills, with the ability to multitask while maintaining quality standards</li>
<li>Familiarity with local building and zoning codes</li></ul> 


*TO BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE SUBMIT CURRENT PORTFOLIO/WORK SAMPLES IN PDF FORMAT*<div>
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients' success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.

Through our values &ndash; commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork &ndash; we elevate the human experience through design, together. 
 
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.</div></div>

Architectural Project Manager, K-12

Planate Management Group

<div>Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

As a Design Manager, you will handle and manage assigned design projects consistent with the planning and design goals and standards as established in the project management plan (PMP) of the Veterans Affairs Hospital. You will also be responsible for ensuring the completion of the design work and for participating in planning the phases to prevent disruptions and minimize overall costs.

The work assignment will be located in Reno, NV with occasional travel to Seattle, Washington

Key responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Manage assigned design projects consistent with the planning and design goals and standards of VA, as established in the project management plan (PMP); ensure that capital project management processes enable the completion of projects on time and within budget</li>
<li>Coordinate with and assist the Project Development Team (PDT) to establish a well-defined project scope that reflects the input of appropriate departments to optimize program and space efficiency, flexibility, and life cycle cost</li>
<li>Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the use of Project Management standards and systems to ensure completion of design projects on time and within budget, and the ability to modify or alter standard procedures to meet crucial deadlines.</li>
<li>Work with the Project Manager (PM) and the Contracting Officer (CO) in procuring the best qualified Engineer/Architect to be the designer of record (DOR), within project cost and time parameters; and establish the need for additional consultant studies and services required during the planning and design phase to ensure quality design deliverables.</li>
<li>Oversee the day-to-day performance of the DOR and related consultants to ensure quality design within the contract cost and schedule; manage the conduct of design reviews; participate in cross-functional and departmental meetings to ensure business and functional needs are achieved with design</li>
<li>Provide input for the development and implementation of design and construction standards to ensure projects are executed at appropriate levels of quality, are compatible with VA sustainability plans, and are effectively commissioned before occupancy.</li>
<li>Develop and implement systems to monitor project design against budget authorization and project schedules</li>
<li>Lead a timely decision-making process to ensure all outstanding design issues are resolved; act as a solution consultant to engineers, architects, and other outside consultants; and seek to improve cost effectiveness related to the facility design process.</li>
<li>Review contracts, scopes of work, specifications, plans, and pertinent jurisdictional codes to ensure that project design milestones and deliverable dates are being met while providing contract-compliant, cost-effective facilities</li>
<li>Other tasks required by PDT to deliver a project design and PMP.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications to be successful in the role:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, PE is preferred</li>
<li>Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing assigned design projects consistent with the planning and design goals and standards</li>
<li>Experienced in boiler plant design/build project</li>
<li>Able to conduct comprehensive research and analysis of technical and cost data</li>
<li>Able to read and interpret acquisition policy, regulations, and directives</li>
<li>Able to provide clear guidance to all lower-level acquisition personnel</li>
<li>Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing</li>
<li>Must lawfully reside in the United States and be eligible for employment (Planate does not sponsor visas or work permits)</li>
</ul>
Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own, personally and professionally.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:
<ul>
<li>Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance</li>
<li>401K plan eligibility upon hire</li>
<li>Health and Savings Account plan</li>
<li>Life/AD&amp;D Insurance Coverage</li>
<li>Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage</li>
<li>Paid Holidays</li>
<li>Paid Time Off</li>
<li>Wellness Offering</li>
<li>Training and Development</li>
<li>License/Certification support</li>
<li>Recognition and Rewards program</li>
<li>Travel Insurance</li>
</ul>
We&rsquo;d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!</div>

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Project Manager, Quality & Commissioning, NA

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Architectural Project Manager, K-12

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