Design Manager- O West

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<li>Ensure Consultants and Designers clearly understand the Development Brief(s) and project requirements.</li>
<li>Verify alignment between the Development Brief, project requirements, and applicable governmental/local authority regulations.</li>
<li>Provide technical support and required studies to the Project Management team.</li>
<li>Prepare and issue RFPs for Design Consultants and specialized consultants for each project.</li>
<li>Establish design deliverables and schedules with appointed Design Consultants and monitor adherence to approved programs.</li>
<li>Develop and finalize the Project Design Management Plan (PDMP).</li>
<li>Participate actively in the selection, evaluation, and contracting of Design Consultants.</li>
<li>Oversee the performance of Technical Department team members and Design Consultants to ensure design accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project scope.</li>
<li>Review, evaluate, and recommend approval of variation orders and change requests submitted by Design Consultants prior to Project Manager approval.</li>
<li>Manage the review process for all drawings and documentation submitted by Design Consultants and ensure incorporation of required revisions.</li>
<li>Oversee the preparation, submission, and acquisition of all necessary planning and authority approvals.</li>
<li>Review monthly and periodic reports submitted by Design Consultants, including weekly Areas of Concern reports and corrective action plans.</li>
<li>Manage the preparation and submission of Design Stage Reports to secure required Design Stage Gateway Approvals.</li>
<li>Lead and facilitate coordination meetings with Design Consultants, sub-consultants, and the Project Manager to review designs, resolve technical matters, and track progress.</li>
<li>Ensure implementation of a structured Value Engineering and constructability review process throughout the design lifecycle. Propose alternative materials and systems to enhance functionality and optimize construction and lifecycle costs.</li>
<li>Ensure the design team provides comprehensive support to other departments</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in architecture (Master’s degree preferred)</li>
<li>Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Design, Consultancy, or Real Estate development.</li>
<li>Proficiency in<strong>AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, and relevant design coordination tools</strong>.</li>
<li>Strong<strong>technical problem-solving, coordination, communication, and leadership skills</strong>.</li>
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