Job Title: Project Manager /Design Manager – Buildings and Places
Overview: We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced PM/DM Manager to join our dynamic team within a design consultancy framework. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in managing the design aspects of Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), and Structural Engineering projects. This role demands a candidate who excels in internal coordination, design project management, and possesses strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
The candidate will be assisting Lead office Project Managers in Project Management related works mainly for Middle East Projects as explained below:
• Manages portfolio of clients with multiple projects.
• Responsible for delivering revenues assigned from specific clients as a result of repeat business caused by flawless execution of projects.
• Consistently delivers profit margins planned.
• Consistently completes project without write-downs or multiplier erosion.
• Typically manages projects involving RTF (Risk Triggering Factors).
• Manages more complex clients and projects.
• Has decision-making authority and directs other Project Managers in recognizing risk and uncertainty with plans to mitigate and eliminate such.
• Directs staff to operate and minimize exposure to claims.
• Supervises and directs Project Managers with multiple projects or program of projects.
Responsibilities:
Project Coordination and Strategy:
Coordinate with various design teams, including architects, MEP engineers, and structural engineers, to ensure cohesive design development, from project planning to execution and closure.
Develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals and client expectations.
Facilitate design workshops and meetings to ensure a unified vision and approach.
Team Leadership and Internal Collaboration:
Lead and inspire design teams, promoting a culture of creativity and collaboration.
Ensure effective internal communication and information flow among design teams.
Work closely with department heads for efficient resource allocation and design team formation.
Coordinate with various EC offices for Multidisciplinary and/or Multicentre projects
Design Process Management:
Oversee the design process from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and design quality.
Monitor design progress, addressing any challenges or bottlenecks in the design process.
Conduct regular design review meetings and provide updates to internal stakeholders.
Quality Control in Design:
Establish and uphold design quality standards throughout all project phases.
Review design deliverables for compliance with client requirements, AECOM’s quality principles and industry best practices.
Internal Coordination and Support:
Act as a key point of contact for internal teams, facilitating smooth design operations.
Provide guidance and support to design teams, ensuring clarity in design objectives and methodologies.
Budget and Resource Management in Design:
Oversee project budgets, ensuring cost-effective and efficient use of resources.
Implement strategies for optimizing design resources and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
Change management – Proactive in initiating, recording, assessing in terms of design impact/ budget/schedule.
Risk Management in Design:
Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Proactively address issues that may impact design quality or timelines.
Documentation and Design Reporting:
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design briefs, progress reports, and change logs.
Generate regular reports on design status for internal review and decision-making.
Adapt to the AECOM Project Delivery Procedures and standards.