Senior Design Manager | Hotel Project Must

The DM cum SPM will be responsible for leading both the design management and project execution oversight of a hospitality development project.

The role ensures that all design deliverables, stakeholder requirements, authority approvals, and construction activities are delivered in line with project objectives, budget, quality standards, and timelines.

Lead and manage the full design lifecycle from concept to IFC stage

Coordinate with architects, interior designers, MEP consultants, and specialist consultants

Ensure design compliance with hospitality brand standards (hotel operator requirements)

Review and validate design deliverables for quality, coordination, and constructability

Manage design changes, value engineering, and design optimization initiatives

Facilitate design workshops and stakeholder review meetings

Act as PMC representative for overall project execution coordination

Monitor project schedule, milestones, and critical path activities

Ensure alignment between design intent and site execution

Oversee contractor performance and construction progress

Manage RFIs, technical queries, and site coordination issues

Lead risk identification and mitigation strategies

Liaise with hotel operator / brand representatives for design approvals

Coordinate with Sharjah Municipality and other regulatory authorities

Manage client reporting, dashboards, and project progress updates

Conduct regular progress meetings with consultants and contractors

Support review of variation orders and design-related claims

Work closely with commercial teams on cost impact of design changes

Ensure compliance with contract requirements and PMC scope

Ensure adherence to local UAE building codes and hospitality standards

Monitor quality assurance processes during design and construction stages

Support HSE compliance in coordination with site teams

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture / Civil Engineering / Construction Management (Master’s preferred)

15–20+ years of experience in construction/project management

Strong hospitality project experience (hotels, resorts, serviced apartments)

Prior PMC experience in UAE or GCC mandatory

Experience working with international hotel operators (Hilton, Marriott, Accor, etc.)*