Assistant Manager, Design

Job Scope

• Proficiently translate the project vision and requirements into all aspects of the design documentation and delivery process.
• Manage all design services within budget and agreed timescales through the assigned team(s).
• Manage the production of design information to suit the required master program.
• Manage and report on the statutory authority processes on each project.
• Attend all the required committees during the projects’ life cycle.
• Set up and manage the design consultants' database and prequalification criteria.
• Coordinate with the Development Department to provide the design brief and product mix at the projects’ early stage that shows and reflects the company’s vision.
• Coordinate with the Commercial Department to ensure that projects are within budget.
• Manage and resolve any claims or disputes and ensure compliance with contractual terms and timescales.
• Accountable for technical design and documentation competence, resolution, and coordination of building systems (in conjunction with system engineering experts), building material selection, and specification.
• Take ownership of technical design and documentation quality.

• Provide day-to-day project direction and management of design-team partners, internal and external, on design-build projects through all phases of project delivery.
• During the design phase, lead project team meetings, workshops, and other collaborative communications to improve design delivery efficiency, completeness, and accuracy.
• Develop standard operating procedures and specifications for City Edge’s design documentation production, construction administration, and project/process management workflows.
• Assist in optimizing design and documentation workflows and deliverables for the design-build delivery process.
• Adhere to departmental budgets and ensure optimal utilization of all available resources.
• Perform any additional tasks as requested according to the company’s policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• MBA or Master’s Degree in a related fields would be desirable.

• 10-15 years of related experience of which a minimum of 3-6 years in a similar Industry.