Senior Design Manager (Construction - base build)
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About the Role
PMKConsult seeks a Senior Design Manager to lead design stages for a government experiential college project using modern construction methods. The role involves managing design from pre-concept to as-built, coordinating with clients and consultants, and overseeing procurement and construction.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all design stages from pre concept through IFC and as built across architectural and interior fit out projects
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure project alignment with specifications, timelines, and quality standards
- Direct and collaborate with remote and on site teams including BIM modelers, coordinators, and technical office staff
- Manage interdisciplinary design coordination including architectural, structural, MEP, and landscape disciplines
- Conduct design reviews, lead meetings with stakeholders, and ensure effective resolution of clashes and design issues
- Oversee preparation of design documentation, presentations, BOQs, and sample boards
- Implement value engineering strategies, monitor design budgets, and support procurement processes
- Ensure timely project delivery, quality control, and compliance with relevant codes and client requirements
- Report progress and risks to project and regional directors
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Design and Project Management, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in architecture, design management, and fit out delivery, preferably in the GCC
- Proven experience managing high value projects (hotels, museums, residential and commercial)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multi disciplinary teams
- Proficiency in industry standard design management tools and software
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
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Why Join PMK
- PMKConsult is an award winning project, commercial and design management consultancy with offices in the UAE, KSA and the UK.
- Project footprint exceeds 4.5 million sqm and project portfolio value exceeds USD $8 billion.
- We actively build a positive and collaborative working environment.
What You Will Be Doing
- You will be the client facing lead on a Government project for the design, procurement and construction of a one of a kind experiential college.
- The project will utilize modern methods of construction to streamline construction timelines and reduce time on site.
- As the project lead you will be solely responsible for the development of the procurement strategy, design management, tender and construction of the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all design stages, from pre concept through IFC and as built, across architectural and interior fit out projects.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure project alignment with specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
- Direct and collaborate with remote and on site teams, including BIM modelers, coordinators, and technical office staff.
- Manage interdisciplinary design coordination, including architectural, structural, MEP, and landscape disciplines.
- Conduct design reviews, lead meetings with stakeholders, and ensure effective resolution of clashes and design issues.
- Oversee preparation of design documentation, presentations, BOQs, and sample boards.
- Implement value engineering strategies, monitor design budgets, and support procurement processes.
- Ensure timely project delivery, quality control, and compliance with relevant codes and client requirements.
- Report progress and risks to project and regional directors.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Design and Project Management, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in architecture, design management, and fit out delivery, preferably in the GCC.
- Proven experience managing high value projects (hotels, museums, residential and commercial).
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multi disciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in industry standard design management tools and softwares.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
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