Design Director

Job Description

The opportunityProject: Mace are providing project management services on a large mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi. The site will have commercial workplaces and retail units along with the public realm. Your responsibilities will include:

• Directing and ensuring design management is consistent across projects, or phases.
• Ensuring design management function is aligned with other PMC functional targets.
• Ensuring that reporting and progress reporting are aligned with PMC reporting requirements.
• Monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on consultants and/or contractor design progress.
• Ensuring designs are developed in compliance with project briefs.
• Ensuring consultants are fulfilling contractual obligations for scope and deliverables.
• Ensuring design consultants are working to ensure projects are on time, and on budget.
• Ensuring BIM management is integral to the programme and ongoing.
• Ensuring scope change is monitored and managed in accordance with change protocols.
• Ensuring client and 3rd party reviews are scheduled and aligned with the programme.
• Ensuring client and statutory approvals are built into the programme.
• Ensuring detailed and/or peer reviews are scheduled if required.
• Ensuring value engineering workshops are scheduled and participate.
• Supervising constructability reviews are scheduled and participate.
• Directing the preparation of consultant scopes and project briefs.
• Supporting procurement in preparation of RFP/ITT packages.
• Advising on consultant selection and appointment.
• Evaluating consultant variations and claims in connection with design.
• Reviewing consultant and/or contractor design submissions and progress reports.
• Overseeing and participating in the key design and technical review workshops.
• Challenging and supporting the design teams to ensure design solutions are optimised.
• Utilising company resources efficiently to accomplish assigned work.
• Identifying and managing design-associated risks, mitigation strategies, and/or escalation.

About youWith a relevant degree qualification, you will take personal development seriously and be chartered or pursuing a similar level of professional qualification. You are digitally savvy, can build lasting client relationships and lead strong, motivated teams. You will have a construction or cost consultancy or project management background and be hungry to grow your career and enjoy the opportunities Mace has to offer. Apply now for a confidential discussion. #LI-Hybrid

Keyskills :
RfpReportsDesign ManagementReportingbim managementDesignValue EngineeringConstructability ReviewsEscalationComplianceManagementprogress reportingpeer reviewsAdvisingProcurementBudgetmitigation strategiesClient RelationshipsEvaluatingli-

About Company

Since day one, we have relentlessly pursued a better way. Our purpose - to redefine the boundaries of ambition - is the reason we do it. We are global experts in shaping and making the built environment. We support clients at every stage of the property lifecycle, from development and consultancy to construction and operations. You can see our impact everywhere: from skylines that form cities around the world to the infrastructure that communities depend on to live, work and play. Together, it all works towards our vision: leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. Today, we remain a privately owned business that has grown organically across five global hubs in Europe, Middle East and North Africa, the Americas, Sub Saharan Africa and Asia Pacific. The driving force behind our success is our people who, with their collective expertise, push us to think differently and bravely lead the way. Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality - accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. We welcome everyone who shares the Mace values, regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation. Drawing on a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, experience and expertise to challenge convention is our strength. Its the reason why we continue to grow and its the secret to how weve built some of the worlds most renowned buildings. Should you need to discuss any reasonable adjustments or require guidance about our recruitment process, please contact inclusiverecruitment@macegroup.com to speak to a member of our team.You can read our diversity and inclusion strategy here .