Vice President - Design
Abu Dhabi Aldar Development – Design Studio / Experienced hires / On-site
JOB PURPOSE Manage the vertical and mixed-use design activities across all projects under construction to ensure adherence to standards and cost effectiveness.
This position is for Emiratization only.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PRE-DESIGN • Provide overall design direction on feasibility / test fits. • Provide input and innovative ideas to development management. • Manage the creation of client design briefs. • Participate in prequalification process and assist and oversee assessments of consultant. • Assist and oversee the Brief and the Scope sections of the RFP. • Oversee and approve tender evaluations for technical stage submissions. • Establish and manage the Aldar Design Guidelines with input from DM and PDT. • Oversee, review and approve the Project Implementation Plan for each project. • Oversee and approve the Bidders Recommendation Report.
DESIGN • Participate in all Architectural and vertical design presentations and review all design related submittals from concept to final delivery. • Manage consultant contract in relation to contract implementation, measuring completed work for payments, variation orders etc. • Manage and approve all proposed value engineering options. • Oversee the management design progress against the program. • Review design documentation for the purpose of validating brief / code compliance. • Responsible for obtaining design NOCs in conjunction with government relations. • Manage obtaining Utility/DOT/ADM/ etc NOC’s in order to obtain a Building Permit through the consultants. • Review and approve all proposed materials, their substitutes and colours. • Ensure adherence to Estidama standards. • Liaise with consultants and ensure that all drawing submittals are in line with Aldar specifications. • Review consultants work submittals against project brief and recommend changes in case of deviation. • Ensure that adequate level of support is provided to project teams during execution and commissioning through design reviews for constructability issues. • Ensure possible value engineering ideas are identified to cut costs/time and provide recommendations to project teams. • Ensure that all vertical design changes are clearly communicated to DM & related functions to be reflected in the forecasts. • Work closely with Master Planning and Infrastructure teams to ensure design fit with overall plan. • Ensure the issuance of all required government permits and construction licenses. Carry out weekly and monthly reporting of progress and issues to the line manager.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Min of 10+ years of experience in design process for developments with CAPEX 4+ billion AED.
EXPERIENCE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION Min of: 2+ years in a managerial position.
FIELD OF EXPERIENCE: • Retail estate sector, mixed use developments. • Architectural design for apartments
TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: • Deep exposure to GCC region and adjacent markets preferred • Demonstrated track record in real estate developments • Excellent design & master-planning capabilities • Strong conflict resolution/management skills • Strong team player with ability to balance conflicting priorities and take timely decisions • Excellent analytical skills • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required to present master plans to senior leaders for approval. • Experienced in working with and leading multi-disciplinary teams that include members from Business Planning, Master Planning, Design, Project Management, Procurement and Commercial functions.
QUALIFICATION(S): · Bachelor’s degree in Architecture / Engineering or equivalent is required.
