Project Design Manager

Project Design Manager

ALEC FITOUT is a part of the ALEC Group. We specialize in the fit out and refurbishment of 5 star hotel & resorts, cultural, immersive and luxury mixed-use developments in the MENA region. Utilizing our in-house network of specialist contractors coupled with our extensive local and international supply chain we offer a complete interior solution fulfilling the need for project management, engineering, value engineering, design-build, procurement and fit out all under one contractor to the highest standards of workmanship. ALEC FITOUT is a proud supporter of the Dubai Expo 2020.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Design Manager for our team in RAK.

Role:

Coordinate and manager design activities of the project, from initiation to closeout ensuring adherence to project schedule, specifications and drawings.

Core Job Functions:

The individual will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Plan design activities; prepare a comprehensive schedule of all planned drawing submittals based on the project schedule in coordination with Project Team.
• Verify and ensure the detailed drawing schedule from subcontractor/Supplier’s is in compliance with project drawing schedule.
• Prepare Project CPI (Critical Pending Item) List and distribute weekly to the engineer/client based on project circulation criteria.
• Conduct/Attend design workshops to conclude design issues requiring coordination with other trades and subcontractors.
• Review the technical queries/clarifications from the subcontractor, prepare clarification and raise the relevant queries/clarifications to Client/Consultant. Review the clarifications from the consultant and transmit to all interfacing subcontractors as per the Design Manager’s direction
• Assess RFI replies to generate and identify to the QS department where a cost has been incurred by the reply received.
• Represent the Design Team in project weekly progress meeting to notify the critical design issues currently impacting the project progress.
• Assess Shop drawing comments and prepare CVI’s where change has been noted on a shop drawing.
• Generate and identify to the QS department where a cost has been incurred by the reply received to a particular CVI.
• Prepare and mange design change in a simple indicative presentation, updating weekly/monthly as necessary. Distribute to project management for information/action.
• Coordinate /Liaise/ follow up with subcontractors to ensure they have all the necessary information and advise them if and where they are failing on their responsibilities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, Project team and consultants for completing the design activities of the project as per schedule.
• Review subcontractor’s drawings for Accuracy, Quality and incorporation of relevant information, raise clarifications / queries to subcontractor if required
• Set shop drawing submittal targets with the Design coordinators and Sr. Draftsmen.
• Review the coordinated drawings with Design Coordinators to ensure the accuracy of the drawing and incorporation of relevant information.
• Review design calculations from subcontractor for accuracy and incorporation of relevant information.
• Provide weekly/monthly report identifying the status of design issues, shop drawing submittal schedules and chronologies of ongoing issues/events with weekly /monthly look ahead to Project Team/Client.
• Develop drawings for various temporary facilities, logistics related designs as per the Project Requirement.
• Prepare/organize drawings for Authority’s approval as per Project Requirement.
• Review red line drawings and as built drawings from subcontractor for accuracy and incorporation of relevant information.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma qualification, preferably in design/architectural studies
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in Fit-out Contracting.
• Sound experience in managing the design engineering processes.
• Experience in multiple disciplines such as joinery, metalworks, façade and relevant Fit-out works would be an advantage.
• Experience in high-end luxury Fit-Out works (Hotels and Restaurants) would be preferred.
• Sound knowledge of key design software such as Staad, Prokon, Etab.
• Sound knowledge and experience with AutoCAD, MS Office & Adobe Acrobat.

Other Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent communication and management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team-building skills particularly the motivation to drive and improve all members of the team on a contract.

When applying, please ensure you attach your CV.

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