Design Manager

Company Description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 100 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 20,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis’ long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Job Description

• Responsibility and accountability for design and technical detailing across all design stages through IFC delivery within allocated timeline as per contract.
• Working knowledge of Revit, BIM360, Sketchup, Microsoft Office, and Adobe InDesign.
• Must carry out design and constructability assessment, technical and QAQC reviews.
• Must deal with local authorities having jurisdiction over regulatory compliance aspects
• Prepare and review design reports and update project specifications as necessary.
• Identify multi-disciplinary scope gaps and inform the project director / commercial team.
• Assist the Project Director in preparing and finalizing the Design Management Plan and Project Execution Plan
• Prepare / Assist in preparing internal monthly progress reports.
• Arrange and lead internal coordination meetings.
•  Assist in managing internal resources based on project budget.
• Identify and assist in managing design-associated risks, mitigation strategies, and/or escalation.
• Managing the stakeholders’ approvals of the design and samples based on contract deliverables.
• Ensuring design management is consistent across project components and phases based on U+A design principles and ethos.
• Provide technical support for the commercial team including attending contract meetings by presenting project dashboard and seeking advice as necessary by Project directors / Directors.
• Manage the design process efficiently using change requests, risks, and design to budget by protecting interest of the stakeholders involved.
• Ensuring the design process is aligned with current legislation, international standards, and codes of practice.
• Liaise with statutory authorities and other relevant third parties.
• Manage internal & external tendering processes based on procurement strategy.
• Responsibility and accountability for design and technical detailing across all design stages through IFC delivery within allocated timeline as per contract.
• Must carry out design and constructability assessment, technical and QAQC reviews.
• Must deal with local authorities having jurisdiction over regulatory compliance aspects
• Prepare and review design reports and update project specifications as necessary.
• Identify multi-disciplinary scope gaps and inform the project director / commercial team.
• Assist the Project Director in preparing and finalizing the Design Management Plan and Project Execution Plan
• Prepare / Assist in preparing internal monthly progress reports.
• Arrange and lead internal coordination meetings.
• Assist in managing internal resources based on project budget.
• Identify and assist in managing design-associated risks, mitigation strategies, and/or escalation.
• Managing the stakeholders’ approvals of the design and samples based on contract deliverables.
• Ensuring design management is consistent across project components and phases based on U+A design principles and ethos.
• Provide technical support for the commercial team including attending contract meetings by presenting project dashboard and seeking advice as necessary by Project directors / Directors.
• Manage the design process efficiently using change requests, risks, and design to budget by protecting interest of the stakeholders involved.
• Ensuring the design process is aligned with current legislation, international standards, and codes of practice.
• Liaise with statutory authorities and other relevant third parties.
• Manage internal & external tendering processes based on procurement strategy.

Qualifications

 Bachelor's in Architecture or Master’s Degree of Architecture from an accredited program. 

Working knowledge of Revit, BIM360, Sketchup, Microsoft Office, and Adobe InDesign. Working knowledge of Revit, BIM360, Sketchup, Microsoft Office, and Adobe InDesign.