Deputy Manager / Manager (Design Management)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design management process on high-value and complex design & build projects.
• Strategically plan and coordinate design activities to align with project goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Act as the primary interface between clients, consultants, authorities, and internal teams on all design-related matters.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams (architecture, structure, MEP, ID, faade, etc.) to ensure integrated and buildable solutions.
• Drive design innovation while balancing technical feasibility, cost efficiency, and construction practicality.
• Lead design review workshops and manage the resolution of design-related issues and risks.
• Ensure timely delivery of design documentation at each project stage, including milestone and construction packages.
• Support tender and procurement processes through design inputs, value engineering, and contractor coordination.
• Oversee design compliance with statutory approvals, codes, sustainability standards, and client requirements.
• Mentor and develop junior design managers and coordinators, promoting high performance and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture / BE - Civil
• NICMAR preferred.
• 8 to 12 years of experience in design and project management roles, with at least 3–5 years in a senior design management position within a Design & Build environment.
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-million-dollar projects across commercial, mixed-use, industrial, or institutional sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, and site interfaces.
• Skilled in managing consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders through complex design development cycles.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant building codes, authority regulations, and industry best practices.
• Proficient in design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM workflows.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.