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Project Manager (Architect) - Design Consultancy - 6 Month Contract

United Arab Emirates  |  Contract

Our International Design Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Architectural Project Manager to join their team in Dubai to work on a high profile hospitality and resort projects. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Architectural Project Manager on high profile hospitality and resort projects in the UAE and beyond. Candidates must have worked for a recognised architectural or design consultancy previously


This role is available for immediate joining and is an initial 6 Month Contract position as an outsource employed by J10 Consulting.


Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive project work plans and schedules while ensuring adherence to contractual durations in collaboration with the Project Director.
  • Manage project scope and deliverables from concept design through construction documentation and administration.
  • Monitor project progress against the budget, making adjustments to maintain alignment with goals.
  • Manage Resource Planning, optimizing team allocations for efficient project delivery
  • Facilitate the integration of multidisciplinary design inputs, ensuring coordinated and conflict-free project documentation.
  • Drive project setup and closeout procedures, including documentation handover, lessons learned reviews, and performance evaluations.
  • Adopt an understanding of (not limited to) complex drawings, technical details, specifications, and design principles.
  • Experienced in Design and Technical Design Management, ensuring seamless coordination between all disciplines and deliver a consistent package at every milestone of the project.
  • Oversee development of architectural drawings and specifications, ensuring quality, accuracy, and code compliance.
  • Provide guidance on design detailing, constructability, and material selection.
  • Collaborate with engineering disciplines and specialty consultants to ensure coordinated, integrated design solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable (not limited to) local and international building codes, zoning regulations, ADA guidelines, sustainability and wellness requirements
  • A design savant with a deep understanding of architectural principles

Project Manager Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
  • Licensed Architect (or in progress) strongly preferred.
  • A highly experienced professional with 11-15 years experience, and a strong track record of managing international architectural projects
  • Knowledge of delivering hospitality (specifically), residential and commercial is a plus.
  • Project Management Professional or equivalent certification is a plus.
  • Proficient in (not limited to) - Adobe Creative Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat…), Artificial Intelligence tools
  • Proficient in (not limited to) scheduling software - Primavera P6 (or the latest version), MS projects
  • Proficient in (not limited to) documentation Software – Aconex, SharePoint OneDrive
  • Proficient in (not limited to) documentation and review Software – Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam
  • Thrive working in a fast-paced, collaborative design studio environment.
  • Occasional travel for client meetings, site visits, and team coordination as needed.


Interested candidates are invited to share their up to date CV directly to jobs@j10consulting.ae for further review and shortlisting.


Date Posted: 05 Mar 2026

Status: Open