Director - Design & Estimation

Job Description

The Director - Design & Estimation will oversee operational strategy and design of residential and commercial projects to ensure the execution from the conceptualization to the actualization of projects. S/he will be responsible for developing marketing strategies for the design & estimation team, meeting with clients, giving direction to staff, and monitoring the progress of projects and plans.Design & Estimation

• Lead projects from conception through execution, partnering with several other cross functional teams to develop compelling and effective design solutions
• Lead the Design & Estimation team across GCC and continue the upscaling of the AE brand.
• Review and approve design documents at various stages of project development. Interact with appropriate resources to plan and monitor the process to meet specified needs and resolve identified issues
• Be an expert in international design trends and specification. Bring a high level of design standards, practice and aesthetics to all design solutions and executions
• Lead the creation of innovative communication, while working responsibly within project time frames and budget parameters
• Drive close collaboration with Design, Estimation & Project Management team and help contribute to operational processes and workflow as teams and project pipelines grow
• Educate Project Management teams regarding design standards and guidelines. Assist in creating processes in how Project Management teams engage the design team
• Provide design support and guidance to Project Management team by interfacing with the design team and clients to address and communicate design related issues
• Identify opportunities to maximize efficiencies, get the best out of consistencies of the workplace across GCC and identify cost avoidance opportunities
• Build trust and rapport with the clients to create economic partnership. Attends client meetings with project management and sales team to understand specific requirements of clients
• Allocate designers and estimators to projects based on skillsets and availability in coordination with Design & Estimation Managers
• Support Design & Estimation Managers to create timelines for the design and estimate project cost
• Support the sales team by providing timely and accurate design and estimation services
• Review estimated prices and negotiates with existing suppliers / manufacturers if and when required
• Review and approve supplier materials and price lists on AE design software provided by suppliers and manufacturers

• Continuously examines and recommends improvement opportunities related to service quality and operational processes to increase customer satisfaction
• Ensures collaboration within the design and estimation team to broaden the spectrum of skills and knowledge
• Ensures the team is compliant with company policies
• Ensures the confidentiality of the Company?s information and enhances the Company?s reputation
• Ensures the team has received appropriate trainings on sales techniques and relevant technologies and tools
• Analyze the technical training needs for the Design & Estimation team. Ensure that specific trainings (external or internal) are arranged through proper channel

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