Director- Design Management I Real Estate I Al Futtaim Construction
Location: AE Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify and evaluate potential design consultants and subcontractors, aligning selection criteria with project needs and organizational goals. Define specific project requirements, establishing clear qualification and evaluation criteria that prioritize expertise, innovation, and design quality. Develop a structured interview and evaluation process, including tailored questionnaires and performance metrics, to assess candidate consultants and subcontractors’ capabilities. Facilitate candidate interviews, review presentations, and conduct comparative analysis of design approaches and past performance. Provide strategic recommendations on consultant selection, ensuring chosen design partners are best suited to deliver on project scope, timelines, and quality expectations.
Define and Translate Client Requirements: Work closely with clients to clearly interpret their needs and transform them into specific design scope clauses and deliverables.
Scope Completeness and Coordination: Internally review the design scope to ensure it covers all project requirements, minimizing overlap and preventing any gaps.
Ongoing Design Review and Compliance Monitoring: Continuously monitor design submissions to ensure they align with the established scope. Track designers' progress and provide recommendations for payments and contract adherence.
Scope Variation Management: Evaluate and manage any required changes to the scope, considering cost and timeline impacts, while obtaining necessary approvals for scope variations.
Final Scope Fulfillment and Closeout: Conduct a final review of the design to confirm all scope requirements are met, ensuring all deliverables are received and agreements are closed out with proper documentation.
Define and Consolidate Client Requirements: Gather, document, and clarify all client needs, including the owner’s vision, development goals, design objectives, and construction constraints. Ensure these requirements are clearly defined and measurable.
Compatibility and Alignment Assessment: Assess the compatibility of all client requirements from various stakeholders to ensure they align without conflicting impacts on design feasibility or integrity.
Iterative Alignment Process: Facilitate a collaborative approach to resolve discrepancies and refine requirements, ensuring they integrate into a cohesive and feasible design solution.
Ongoing Requirements Updates: Monitor for any changes in client requirements, adjusting the design scope accordingly to reflect the evolving project direction.
Design Compliance Verification: Regularly review design outputs to ensure they align with the latest consolidated client requirements and project expectations.
Define and Schedule Design Deliverables: Establish a detailed schedule and scope of design deliverables required for each design stage, ensuring alignment with project milestones and client expectations. Design Quality and Compliance Review: Conduct thorough reviews of submitted designs, verifying their alignment with the design scope, client requirements, and general quality standards. Identify and flag any obvious errors or discrepancies for prompt correction. Facilitate External and Internal Design Reviews: Organize design reviews by internal client teams or external experts, as necessary, to verify compliance with project standards and objectives. Clearly communicate review outcomes to designers with specific action requirements. Approval and Release Process: Coordinate with statutory authorities and client departments to secure necessary design approvals. Confirm design compliance before officially releasing approved design packages to the next project stage. Comprehensive Documentation and Follow-Up: Maintain detailed records of review processes, feedback, and approvals. Ensure follow-up on required actions to close any identified issues before final design release. Consultant and Subcontractor Prequalification: Skilled in assessing and prequalifying design consultants and subcontractors to ensure alignment with project standards and objectives. Design Scope Definition: Proficient in defining and articulating design scope clauses and deliverables, ensuring completeness and eliminating gaps. Client Requirement Communication: Exceptional at translating and communicating client requirements clearly and accurately to design teams to maintain project alignment. Design Review and Quality Assurance: Experienced in reviewing design packages for quality, compliance, and adherence to project requirements. Teamwork: Collaborative, with a focus on fostering a supportive and cohesive work environment. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and precision. Professional Knowledge: Deep industry knowledge and commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Training and Coaching: Skilled in mentoring and coaching team members, promoting growth and knowledge-sharing. Leadership: Strategic and motivational leader, capable of guiding teams through complex design challenges and maintaining alignment with project goals. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Chartered Engineer status (Civil or equivalent) or a relevant professional accreditation. In-depth knowledge of design standards, codes, and best practices within the construction industry. 10 to 15 years of proven experience in design management and construction, with a track record of overseeing complex building projects from pre-concept to construction documentation stages. * Strong familiarity with industry design standards, codes, and practical application of design and construction methodologies.
