Design Manager - Architecture

We are seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Design Manager to oversee the design process of our building projects. In this role, you will bridge the gap between creative architectural concepts and practical construction realities. You will manage internal and external design and engineering teams, ensure technical compliance, and drive projects to stay on schedule and manage a well-coordinated delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Coordination: Manage and coordinate all architectural, structural, MEP and other design disciplines to ensure a fully integrated building model.
• Project delivery planning: Track design milestones and manage workflows t0 ensure timely delivery of stage deliverables/ drawings.
• Value Engineering: Identify opportunities to optimize design solutions, reduce financial risk, and lower construction costs without compromising building quality.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all building designs comply with local building regulations, safety legislations, health codes, and sustainability standards.
• Change Management: Oversee requests for information (RFIs) and identify design changes during design stages, ensuring alignment of delivery with contracted scope.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact between clients, consultants, internal design teams, and management.
• Quality Assurance: Review technical submissions, consultant drawings, and material specifications to maintain strict quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 1418 years of experience in design management or a senior coordination role within building projects.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in BIM software (Revit, Navisworks), AutoCAD, and project management tools.
• Certifications: Professional accreditations like PMP, or LEED certifications are highly preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of building systems, structural principles, building materials, construction methodology, and MEP integration.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify design clashes early and quickly resolve complex technical issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for chairing design meetings and presenting technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership: Proven ability to motivate, guide, and hold external consultancies and internal teams accountable.