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Design Manager

Aecom 🇦🇪 Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Contract Manager

The Design Manager will oversee the complete design lifecycle, ensuring seamless coordination across all project phases and interdisciplinary interfaces. They will act as a strategic bridge between creative vision and practical execution while managing project risks, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

  • The Design Manager will oversee the complete design lifecycle, ensuring seamless coordination across all project phases and interdisciplinary interfaces. They will act as a strategic bridge between creative vision and practical execution while managing project risks, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.

Requirements

  • Candidates must have 8-10 years of progressive experience in a design management role, specifically within hospitality and mixed-use developments. A bachelor's degree in Design, Engineering, or Architecture is required, along with a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Leaves of absences
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Flexible work options
  • Well-being resources
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Service recognition awards
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan

Key Skills

Design management Leadership Project lifecycle coordination Interdisciplinary collaboration Risk management Budget management Stakeholder communication Hospitality development expertise Mixed-use development expertise Team leadership Strategic planning Design execution Problem solving Decision making Bachelor's degree in Design, Engineering, or Architecture Multidisciplinary team leadership Client relationship management Technical coordination Quality assurance Process improvement

About Aecom

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

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