Senior Project Manager – Architecture & Design
Location: Dubai, UAE
Department: Design & Projects
Reports To: Managing Director / Design Director
Role Overview
We are seeking a design-driven and strategically minded Senior Project Manager to lead architectural projects from concept through detailed development and delivery.
This role requires a balance of design sensibility, structured project management, and confident client leadership. The successful candidate will demonstrate ownership, clarity in execution, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams toward delivering high-quality outcomes within defined timelines.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Lead projects across all design stages, from concept through documentation
- Maintain clarity of design intent throughout project development
- Establish and monitor project programs to ensure timely delivery
- Coordinate internal teams and external consultants
Client & Stakeholder Management
. Serve as primary client point of contact
- Lead design presentations and review meetings
- Manage feedback cycles and incorporate revisions effectively
- Build strong, long-term professional relationships
Technical & Documentation Oversight
- Oversee preparation of complete design packages (drawings, reports, specifications)
- Review documentation for quality, coordination, and consistency
- Ensure deliverables align with project brief and regulatory requirements
Team Leadership & Delivery
- Mentor and guide architects and design team members
- Delegate responsibilities clearly and monitor performance
- Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture
- Proactively identify and resolve coordination challenges
- Uphold high standards of design and documentation quality
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture / MS Project Management (preferred)
- 9–10 years of relevant professional experience
- Proven experience managing projects across multiple design stages
- Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills
- Solid understanding of design processes and consultant coordination
Preferred Skills
- Experience within multidisciplinary design environments
- Knowledge of BIM workflows
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Commercial awareness and understanding of project performance metrics
Key Attributes
- Ownership-driven mindset
- Structured and detail-oriented
- Calm and decisive under pressure
Work Location: In person