Job Description

Title:Design Manager - Structural

Design Manager - Structural

LOCATION Abu Dhabi, UAE

THE ROLE Reporting directly to the Senior Design Manager, the Design Manager (Structural) will be required to provide input to the senior management on design delivery related matters and be fully responsible for the successful delivery of their assigned services and/or project component, for the duration of the Services. The Design Manager (Structural) will work in coordination with the project management team to ensure the project's design stage objectives are met.

project description As a member of our Project Management Consultant (PMC) team, you'll oversee a diverse portfolio of projects that contribute to Abu Dhabi's growth. You'll play an important role in shaping thriving communities by managing the development of residential housing projects and ensuring the quality of new educational facilities. Furthermore, your expertise will be crucial in overseeing the development of mosques and maximizing urban space through infill development projects. In short, this PMC role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on Abu Dhabi's built environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to the team Ensure the design aligns with client requirements, and is in compliance with current UAE legislation, industry standards and specifications where appropriate Manage all aspects of the asset or infrastructure design production process to ensure the overall design is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of program's strategic objectives Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to manage the design and its approval, across the project stakeholders Assist the Senior Design Manager in the preparation of a detailed project plan, as part of the Project Management Plan, for the asset or infrastructure design phases of the program Manage the day-to-day structural design monitoring activities and resources and actively participate in the design team meetings Ensure that all asset or structural design related project KPIs, targets, directions and instructions are communicated to all relevant project stakeholders in a clear and timely manner Coordination between architecture and engineering teams to ensure integration of structural solutions seamlessly into overall project designs Provide status reporting regarding structural design milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders Act as an internal quality control check for the structural design documentation Ensure that designs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards Manage design issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline program Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniques

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

BSc, Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent Design of building projects (villas and community facilities) within a Consulting environment in Abu Dhabi Minimum of 10 years overall experience Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role Minimum of 5 years working in Middle East Proficiency in Revit AutoCAD RAM Structural System and Microsoft Office Suite Experience in Risa 2D, Risa 3D, SAP 2000 advantageous Excellent report writing and communication skills Extensive experience in project management Structured approach to problem solving Strong analytical and numerical skills Proven ability to manage complex projects Exceptional interpersonal skills with a focus on client relationships Ability to work in a fast-paced multicultural environment Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities Exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders A high standard of spoken and written English, Arabic speaking advantageous.

COMPETENCIES

Leadership Energetic Motivated Interpersonal and communication skills Accepts responsibility Planning & organising HSE Awareness

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