Senior Design Manager
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About the Role
Hill International seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead planning, design, and delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The role oversees multidisciplinary teams, manages budgets and schedules, and ensures compliance with client requirements.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of large scale infrastructure projects
- Oversee multidisciplinary design teams and manage technical interfaces
- Manage contracts with external vendors and contractors
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost benefit analyses for infrastructure projects
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
- Manage risk and resolve issues during project delivery
- Manage project budgets and ensure costs are controlled
- Prepare progress reports and communicate project status to stakeholders
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and implement best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
- Minimum 20 years’ experience (Minimum 5 years in GCC) in infrastructure design and construction management within large scale GCC infrastructure/community development projects
- Strong experience in Roads, Utilities and Urban
- Proven background in PMC/consultancy and multidisciplinary coordination environments
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Job Description
- The Senior Design Manager is responsible for leading the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of large scale infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with client requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
- The role oversees multidisciplinary design teams, manages technical interfaces, project risks, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder engagement, while providing strategic direction and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
- The position requires extensive experience in roads, utilities, urban infrastructure, and construction management within PMC/consultancy environments.
Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures related to infrastructure delivery and marine
- Providing technical guidance and support to project teams
- Managing contracts with external vendors and contractors
- Conducting feasibility studies and cost benefit analyses for infrastructure projects
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
- Managing risk and resolving issues that arise during project delivery
- Contributing to the development of strategic plans for the organization
- Oversee the planning, design, procurement, construction, and delivery of large scale infrastructure projects related to marine works
- Manage a team of engineers, project managers, and construction workers
- Engage with stakeholders such as clients, government agencies, and regulatory bodies
- Negotiate contracts with clients, contractors, and other key project partners
- Identify and mitigate risks that may impact the project timeline, budget, or safety
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
- Minimum 20 years’ experience (Minimum 5 years in GCC) in the infrastructure design and construction management within large scale GCC infrastructure/community development projects
- Strong experience in Roads, Utilities and Urban
- Proven background in PMC/consultancy and multidisciplinary coordination environments
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