Senior Design Manager - Infrastructure

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

About AtkinsRu00e9alis

We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory and environmental services, intelligent networks and cybersecurity, design and engineering, procurement, project and construction management, operations and maintenance, decommissioning, and capital.

The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as engineering services, nuclear, and capital.

Role overview

You will assist the Programme Director/Design Director or Senior Project Manager in ensuring that our scope of works is delivered to AtkinsRu00e9alis and client's expectations.

• Ensure AtkinsRu00e9alis processes, forms, and deliverables are followed, and when required, client processes and forms as applicable.
• Assist in developing scope of services for all required Lead Design Consultant (LDC).
• Manage and assist the client with the procurement of Design Consultant.
• Develop and implement the Design Management Plan (DMP).
• Develop a design responsibility matrix to clarify roles and responsibilities of Client, PMC, Design Consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Assist and develop the Project Quality Plan.
• Manage the LDC to submit a quality deliverable, on time, within budget, and to client expectations.
• Oversee and manage the Design Consultants' activities through the project cycle, i.e., plan, organize, and direct activities. Function as the Management Lead for the Project Design (LDC), Technical review teams (PMC or Client) providing quality review, implementation of policy and procedures, and interface and coordinate with other stakeholders.
• Facilitate effective communication and action as sole point of contact between Client and selected LDC team.
• Manage the Design Process: weekly progress and design workshops, stage gate submission, presentation, and approval process.
• Review consultant deliverables, reports, drawings, etc., to ensure compliance with project brief and client requirements.
• Assist with invitations to stakeholders, agendas, minutes of meetings, and presentations required during the project cycle.
• Coordinate with document controllers to keep project's information up to date in the PMC SharePoint.
• Assist in change management of the project with the cost and commercial teams, implement required change control processes, review and recommend for client confirmation.
• Assist and coordinate value management during the design stages in support of the client.
• Determine and manage risks that may affect the programme/project, including schedule, budget, client requirements, quality, constructability, and compliance.
• Assist in monitoring and managing the design schedule with project controls and LDC.
• Manage all LDC in accordance with the project BIM requirements assisted by the project BIM manager.
• Oversee the implementation of sustainability requirements in compliance with project brief and client requirements assisted by our LEED support.
• Assist in stakeholder management: develop the statutory approval workflow chart for all design stages and in alignment with client and statutory authority approval requirements.
• Oversee preparation of all technical documentation required for construction tender packages.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 10-15 years of design manager experience on hospitality projects.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture.
• Experience in LEED would be beneficial.
• Previous working experience in Abu Dhabi is mandatory.
• Able to work in a team environment and be client facing.
• Active leadership style.

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid annual leave.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee wellbeing program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, as well as personal health, fitness, and nutrition consulting.

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Company Industry: Construction

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