Design Manager

Job Overview

LOCATION-SAUDI ARABIA-RIYADH

Job Description

1. Job Overview

The Design Manager reports directly to the Design Director/ Office Manager and provide Architectural services to the Project Team(s) as requested. Specifically, the DM will be responsible for and undertake the following duties and activities.

2. Duties and Activities
3. a)   Carry out Design & Production Drawings to the satisfaction of the client requirements,
4. b)   Lead, organize & manage design efforts in KSA as required,
5. c)   Liaise with HO staff for all design matters,
6. d)   Actively participate and assists the office manager in all project related daily matters,
7. e)   Lead & participate in Weekly/ Monthly progress meetings and prepare minutes of meeting,
8. f)    Lead & participate in design review of the Project(s) deliverables,
9. g)   Lead & participate in the review of Project Specifications and Documentation,
10. h)   Review deliverables of Design Consultants/ Sub-Consultants and ensure compliance with Agreement,
11. i)     Participate in Tender evaluation and screening,
12. j)     Liaison with the client and project Design team,
13. k)   Liaison/coordinate between the Q/S provider and the project team(s)
14. l)     Issue monthly Design/Construction progress reports,
15. m)  Coordinate/issue bid documents,
16. n)   Coordinate/ analyse and make recommendation on Bids,
17. o)   Coordinate/ assist, liaise with the A/E’s with local municipality and Governing authorities,
18. p)   Ensure Permits and required licenses are obtained in a timely manner and being maintained throughout the duration,
19. q)   Maintain a current set of project documentation which includes the Design/ construction and their related addendums,
20. r)    The management of all project correspondence and documents,
21. s)   The preparation of project/ office correspondence, reports, and presentation,
22. t)    The management & co-ordination of all project planned meetings including, attendance and follow up on issues,
23. u)   Actively participate in marketing, client presentation, and follow up on leads to identify potential work opportunities,
24. v)   Any other requirement as directed by the Office Manager.

Skills

• Excellent Communication and Team leading Skills.
• technical skills and the ability to use design and project management software.
• Problem-solving skills and creative thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Organization and time management.
• Commercial awareness.
• Communication skills.
• Teamworking, relationship-building and influencing skills.