Assistant Manager, Design

Occupation Description

The Design Manager assists in developing the technical design capabilities for City Edge Developments’ projects, as well as the corresponding operating procedures necessary to deliver innovative design-build service.

Job Scope

• Proficiently translate the project vision and requirements into all aspects of the design documentation and delivery process.
• Manage all design services within budget and agreed timescales through the assigned team(s).
• Manage the production of design information to suit the required master program.
• Manage and report on the statutory authority processes on each project.
• Attend all the required committees during the projects’ life cycle.
• Set up and manage the design consultants' database and prequalification criteria.
• Coordinate with the Development Department to provide the design brief and product mix at the projects’ early stage that shows and reflects the company’s vision.
• Coordinate with the Commercial Department to ensure that projects are within budget.
• Manage and resolve any claims or disputes and ensure compliance with contractual terms and timescales.
• Accountable for technical design and documentation competence, resolution, and coordination of building systems (in conjunction with system engineering experts), building material selection, and specification.
• Take ownership of technical design and documentation quality.

Cont. Job Scope

• Provide day-to-day project direction and management of design-team partners, internal and external, on design-build projects through all phases of project delivery.
• During the design phase, lead project team meetings, workshops, and other collaborative communications to improve design delivery efficiency, completeness, and accuracy.
• Develop standard operating procedures and specifications for City Edge’s design documentation production, construction administration, and project/process management workflows.
• Assist in optimizing design and documentation workflows and deliverables for the design-build delivery process.
• Adhere to departmental budgets and ensure optimal utilization of all available resources.
• Perform any additional tasks as requested according to the company’s policies and procedures.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• MBA or Master’s Degree in a related fields would be desirable.

Most Common Work Experience Requested

• 10-15 years of related experience of which a minimum of 3-6 years in a similar Industry.

Budget & Plans

Policies , systems processes & procedures

HSE & Risk Management

Change Management

Continuous Improvements

People management

Working Conditions

Competencies