About Dubai Holding Real Estate:
Dubai Holding’s real estate business has developed strategic destinations and communities that offer unique and attractive lifestyle opportunities to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s residents and visitors alike. As a master developer, we invest in sustainable infrastructure, accessibility, community amenities and family-focused facilities including community centres, mosques, schools, supermarkets and landscaping.
Our integrated real estate offering also includes a robust land sales portfolio, project management for large-scale projects, as well as top-notch facilities management services.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Assistant Manager - Design to join Dubai Holding Real Estate. The job holder will support the section head with all design activities within projects, ensuring successful achievement of business plan objectives, including launch schedule, design quality, and budget adherence.
The main duties and responsibilities of this role:
- Support the section head throughout the design process to ensure that all projects adhere to the highest standards of design quality.
- Review architectural submissions during the delivery stage, safeguarding the design intent and ensuring purchasers receive the intended product to ensure alignment with the design plan and meet their expectations.
- Assist with design submissions for technical and commercial compliance during the design stage, and take the lead in value engineering exercises to achieve target budgets, ensuring that all designs meet technical and commercial requirements.
- Support all aspects of the design process, including master planning, designing, procurement, consultant appointment, and project execution to ensure that all technical procedures meet approved corporate operational design objectives.
- Adhere to the stipulated framework to maintain legal and ethical standards and ensure compliance with required Company regulatory framework and corporate governance.
- Prepare inputs to business cases related to design, financials and feasibility within the portfolio to ensure that all business cases align with the company's strategy. Obtain stakeholder approvals by coaching project teams.
- Maintain stakeholder relationships at all levels, including effective communication and collaboration with stakeholder partners and key business affiliates.
- Ensure that potential risks are identified and mitigated, and any significant changes are promptly communicated to senior management.
- Provide regular feedback on project status, risks and approved feasibility to ensure that design goals are being met.
- Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in market dynamics, and competitive landscape relevant to the organization.
- Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, processes and controls of project design activities at all levels.
About you:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
- Minimum 4-7 years’ experience in a real estate real estate engineering consultancy environment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/ Engineering/ Real Estate Development; Master’s degree preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification - preferred
- Excellent knowledge of real estate development processes, regulations, and industry standards.
- Working knowledge of interiors, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines; interior construction; and interiors specifications
- Proficiency in Ms. Office suite and AutoCAD software
- Well versed in design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Project management skills including planning, scheduling, and risk management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Attention to detail
- Negotiation skills with the ability to manage contracts and agreements.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple design projects simultaneously.
About the Benefits:
At Dubai Holding, we're committed to nurturing the success and well-being of our colleagues. Join our dynamic and diverse team, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment. We strongly believe in creating an empowered workforce that will help us build a connected city for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most pioneering candidates who desire to make a great impact on the future of Dubai.
