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Design Project Manager - Consultancy

United Arab Emirates  |  Permanent

Our International Architectural & Engineering Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Design / Project Manager for Large Scale Design & Build Projects to join their team in Dubai, UAE. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Design / Project Manager on large scale residential, commercial and hospitality projects in UAE and the wider GCC and have worked for a recognised Tier 1 consultancy previously.


This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity employed by our client.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Using the most up-to-date project management standards, the Design Management team provides support to the design teams. We play a key role throughout the design phases, from contract administration to change control, time and cost management, payments and risk management.
  • Review and understand the project scope and identify any scope gap.
  • Liaise with Design Directors regarding project resource requirements including required sub-consultants.
  • Responsible to develop the project programme in accordance with the project contract along with Design Manager/Design Director in liaison with the Planner.
  • Overall responsibility for delivering the project within the contract timelines and budget.
  • Liaise with design manager to assure compliance with QA/QC and company quality standard.
  • Responsible for project contract administration and assist with resolving contractual difficulties.
  • Liaise with commercial department to ensure timely issuance of invoices in accordance with project contract.
  • Identify any potential variations and provide the supporting documents to the commercial department.
  • Manage the sub-consultants to ensure timely delivery of their scope.
  • Assist Project Leads to maintain compliance and review project plans.
  • Conduct timely reviews of design progress and check scope compliance.
  • Liaise with Document Control team to maintain the project records.
  • Maintain and update project Risk Register.
  • Complete the project close-out procedures including collecting any retention payment.
  • Thorough knowledge of and compliance with procedures and standards


Design Project Manager Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (BEng)
  • Minimum of 10 years experience and at least 5 years experience of working within an engineering consultancy in UAE (preferably in Dubai)
  • Able to demonstrate the ability to undertake the above responsibilities
  • Background in the building or construction industry
  • A relevant post graduate qualification
  • Project management experience. PMP certified will be preferred
  • Understanding of the design process
  • Resilient to coping with conflicting demands, able to prioritize duties and work under pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication


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


Date Posted: 24 May 2022

Status: Filled