Assistant Manager - Design

An  Assistant Manager - Design  plays a key role in managing and supporting the design process within a project or organization. This position acts as a crucial link between design teams, clients, and other departments, ensuring that design objectives are met efficiently and within budget. The role encompasses coordinating design documentation, reviewing plans for accuracy, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, and facilitating clear communication among all stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities
Design Coordination & Review:
Coordinate with all  consultants  and other  stakeholders  for design development.
Conduct and record  design review meetings .
Coordinate with design consultants to ensure  alignment to design intent and project objectives .
Monitor and report on progress of incorporating design intent in special areas.
Deliverable & Schedule Management:
Follow up with consultants for  tender deliverables .
Scheduling and tracking  the  GFC drawings delivery .
Coordinate with the MEP manager and consultants for  shop drawings  and their approval.
Establish priorities and short-term targets for all consultants to ensure continuous progress of design and adherence to the  design schedule .
Project Scheduling & Reporting:
Preparation of  master project schedule  at macro and micro levels.
Present the master schedule within various sub-schedule categories such as  tender schedule  and individual  work packages .
Track the  master schedule  periodically and derive reports for the Project Manager and other stakeholders.
Generate all reports related to  schedule, resource deployment, and costs .
Work closely with all contractors to develop their respective schedules and ensuring that these are in line with the master schedule.
Generate various  project-related reports .
Skills
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.
Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and consultants.
Proficiency in reviewing plans for accuracy and ensuring compliance.
Experience in scheduling and tracking project deliverables.
Familiarity with master project schedule preparation and reporting.
Qualifications
Professional experience in managing and supporting design processes within projects or organizations.