Senior Design Manager

We’re Hiring | Senior Design Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead the design delivery of high-profile construction and development projects. This role is ideal for a senior professional with strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams from concept through completion.

As Senior Design Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring design excellence, compliance, coordination, and successful project execution in alignment with client expectations, schedule, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full design lifecycle from concept, schematic design, and detailed design through IFC deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including Architecture, Structural, MEP, Landscape, Sustainability, and specialist consultants.
• Ensure alignment of design outcomes with the client’s vision, project objectives, operational requirements, and approved budget.
• Conduct regular design reviews, technical coordination workshops, and quality audits to ensure consistency, constructability, and design integrity.
• Serve as the primary design interface with clients, stakeholders, and authorities, preparing and delivering design presentations and submissions.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, international codes, sustainability standards, and project specifications.
• Support project planning, risk management, and value engineering activities in coordination with the Project Manager and commercial teams.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to design staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance working environment.
• Monitor design progress, manage deliverable schedules, and ensure timely resolution of technical issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in design management within a consultancy or multidisciplinary environment.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale, complex development or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of design coordination processes, BIM implementation, and QA/QC standards.
• Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and related software platforms.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PMP, RIBA, AIA) are advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to major developments that shape communities and create long-term impact. You will work within a collaborative environment that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth.

Job Type: Full-time