design manager

Design Manager/Coordinator has the overall coordination of all the engineering disciplines (Geotechnical, Structural, Architectural, Electro-Mechanical etc.), as well as the communication with the subcontractors and stakeholders of the project. He/she reports directly to the Project Manager and the top management of the project.

POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage flow of design information and ensures that the design submittals following the deadlines by the contract/client
• Manage and coordinate all the design submittals from the Engineering team and regarding all Engineering disciplines
• Manage design input of specialist subcontractors.
• Control of information flow.
• Produces weekly design reports.
• Monitor release of design information against agreed programme.
• Management of design process during construction process and planning as applicable.
• Manage design interface between packages.
• Organize, chair and record the various meetings during the process.
• Procure design information in a timely manner to the required quality and maintain drawing registers.
• Provide technical advice and information as necessary, including that required during the tendering or bidding process.
• Review design and specifications for alternatives to provide added value.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

BSc in Engineering.

Fluency in English language both written and spoken

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Min 10 years experience in Engineering and at least 3 years in managerial position

Knowledge of engineering aspects of major civil and infrastructure projects

Excellent report writing and communication skills

Preferably previous experience of projects in the Middle East

Interpersonal and communication skills

Accepts responsibility

Planning & organising

Technical Engineering

 SOFTWARE SKILLS:

·       Experienced user of MS Office

·       Engineering software, Autocad, Civil 3D, etc.

 CERTIFICATIONS:

PE, PMI