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Design Manager
ROOM8
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Manager
3 days ago
Design ManagementProject CoordinationStakeholder ManagementValue EngineeringRisk MitigationUAE Regulations
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About the Role
ROOM8 is seeking a Design Manager to lead and coordinate all design activities across concept, schematic, detailed design, and IFC stages for residential, mixed-use, or hospitality developments in Dubai.
Key Skills for This Role
Design ManagementProject CoordinationStakeholder ManagementValue EngineeringRisk MitigationUAE Regulations
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and coordinate all design activities across concept, schematic, detailed design, and IFC stages
- Appoint, manage, and coordinate external consultants (architects, engineers, master planners, interior designers)
- Ensure design solutions meet commercial, functional, aesthetic, and cost objectives
- Review and approve design deliverables, drawings, and specifications
- Coordinate with internal teams (Development, Commercial, Construction, Sales & Marketing)
- Ensure compliance with UAE authorities, codes, regulations, and approval processes
- Manage design changes, value engineering, and risk mitigation
- Support tendering, contractor clarifications, and construction phase design queries
- Monitor design schedules and ensure timely delivery of milestones
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in design management within real estate development or consultancy
- Strong experience in residential, mixed use, or hospitality developments
- Solid understanding of UAE regulations and authority approval processes
- Experience working with international consultants
- Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in design review and project documentation
- Russian language proficiency is a strong advantage
Full Job Posting
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and coordinate all design activities across concept, schematic, detailed design, and IFC stages.
- Appoint, manage, and coordinate external consultants (architects, engineers, master planners, interior designers).
- Ensure design solutions meet commercial, functional, aesthetic, and cost objectives.
- Review and approve design deliverables, drawings, and specifications.
- Coordinate with internal teams (Development, Commercial, Construction, Sales & Marketing).
- Ensure compliance with UAE authorities, codes, regulations, and approval processes.
- Manage design changes, value engineering, and risk mitigation.
- Support tendering, contractor clarifications, and construction phase design queries.
- Monitor design schedules and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in design management within real estate development or consultancy.
- Strong experience in residential, mixed use, or hospitality developments.
- Solid understanding of UAE regulations and authority approval processes.
- Experience working with international consultants.
- Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in design review and project documentation.
- Russian language proficiency is a strong advantage.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to join a growing development company with ambitious expansion plans.
- Strategic leadership role with high impact on company performance.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with UAE market standards.
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