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
- Job Source: Azizi Developments
- Publication Date: November 12, 2025
- Application Link: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/search/?currentJobId=4314999401&f_C=9441575&geoId=104305776&origin=JOB_SEARCH_PAGE_JOB_FILTER&refresh=true&sortBy=DD
City: Dubai
Job Title: Design Manager - Hospitality
Post Date: 2025-11-12
Valid Until: 2026-02-12
Salary:
Job Type: Full-time