Project Manager - Design (Buildings)

Ghd

The Role

Overview

Lead design delivery and manage multidisciplinary teams for building projects in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities

  • tender docs
  • stakeholder engagement
  • design review
  • project scheduling
  • team coordination
  • design management

Tasks

-Support pre-contract and post-contract phases, including technical evaluations and tender documentation. -Facilitate stakeholder engagement, including clients, contractors, and government entities. -Oversee design reviews, approvals, and compliance with local authority requirements (e.g., ADM, ADWEA). -Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, and change control processes. -Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants to deliver high-quality, timely outputs. -Lead and manage the design process across building and property projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and regulatory standards.

Requirements

  • pmp
  • permitting
  • 10+ years
  • architecture
  • high-rise
  • leadership

What You Bring

-PMP certification or equivalent is preferred. -Strong understanding of local authority processes and permitting requirements. -Minimum 10 years of experience in design management for buildings and property developments, preferably in the UAE or GCC region. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. -Proven track record in managing design for high-rise, mixed-use, commercial, or institutional buildings. -Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills.

The Company

About Ghd

-With a focus on innovation, it integrates expertise across various sectors to deliver world-class solutions. -The organization is known for tackling large and complex projects, such as designing bridges and tunnels and constructing energy-efficient buildings. -Notable projects include infrastructure development for major cities and energy-efficient solutions for industrial facilities. -The organization continues to expand its digital and technological capabilities to ensure solutions are cutting-edge and sustainable.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Energy

Resources

Environment

Property and Buildings

Transportation

Hydrology and Hydrodynamics

Digital Technologies

Engineering

Architecture

Environmental Services

Construction Services

Geological Engineering

Energy Management

Water Management

Dams

Mining Solutions

Asset Management

Hydrogen Projects

Water Operations

Sustainability

Automation

Disaster Response