Design Manager - Hospitality

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and follow up on the full design packages including PD and DD proposals in coordination with all design disciplines for the assigned projects.
  • Assist in resolving any design issues as per authorities’ regulations.
  • Enforce general design procedures during the design process.
  • Ensure compliance of coordination procedures with Architecture, ID, MEP, and Structural departments within the concept design team, and resolve any coordination issues.
  • Stay updated on latest design requirements, NOCs, sustainability, and environmental requirements, and make the team aware of these requirements.
  • Review drawings and ensure compliance with authority design guidelines, regulations, and master developers’ DCR.
  • Periodically review projects’ design progress with HOD to ensure compliance with the initially set design direction, including monitoring project schedule and approved budget.
  • Initiate all required RFPs during design stages and manage the procurement RFPs for the assigned projects.
  • Direct and manage the team to modify existing designs based on management direction.
  • Follow up, manage, and keep track of project changes and adjustments, liaising with all stakeholders.
  • Assist Sales and Marketing teams based on management direction.
  • Provide support to junior team members while guiding them throughout work processes.
  • Attend meetings with external consultants and authorities when needed.
  • Assist HOD to manage work of external consultants.
  • Assist HOD in identifying issues in workflow and processes.
  • Manage project health and resource allocation.
  • Manage all contractual obligations.

Qualifications

  • Experience in design and management and familiarity with local authorities’ guidelines.
  • MSc Degree / Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. Project Management certificate is an advantage.
  • Strong team management and organizational skills.
  • Experience in hospitality projects based in the UAE is mandatory.
  • Proven record of 15 to 20 years of work experience in a similar field.

Additional Info

City: Dubai

Job Title: Design Manager - Hospitality

Post Date: 2025-11-12

Valid Until: 2026-02-12

Salary:

Job Type: Full-time

ResponsibilitiesMonitor and follow up on the full design packages including PD and DD proposals in coordination with all design disciplines for the assigned projects.Assist in resolving any design issues as per authorities’ regulations.Enforce general design procedures during the design process.Ensure compliance of coordination procedures with Architecture, ID, MEP, and Structural departments within the concept design team, and resolve any coordination issues.Stay updated on latest design requirements, NOCs, sustainability, and environmental requirements, and make the team aware of these requirements.Review drawings and ensure compliance with authority design guidelines, regulations, and master developers’ DCR.Periodically review projects’ design progress with HOD to ensure compliance with the initially set design direction, including monitoring project schedule and approved budget.Initiate all required RFPs during design stages and manage the procurement RFPs for the assigned projects.Direct and manage the team to modify existing designs based on management direction.Follow up, manage, and keep track of project changes and adjustments, liaising with all stakeholders.Assist Sales and Marketing teams based on management direction.Provide support to junior team members while guiding them throughout work processes.Attend meetings with external consultants and authorities when needed.Assist HOD to manage work of external consultants.Assist HOD in identifying issues in workflow and processes.Manage project health and resource allocation.Manage all contractual obligations.QualificationsExperience in design and management and familiarity with local authorities’ guidelines.MSc Degree / Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. Project Management certificate is an advantage.Strong team management and organizational skills.Experience in hospitality projects based in the UAE is mandatory.Proven record of 15 to 20 years of work experience in a similar field.
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