Occupation Description

The Associate Design Director plays an essential role in developing the technical design capabilities for City Edge Developments’ (CED) projects, as well as the corresponding operating procedures necessary to deliver innovative design-build service. He/she is responsible for managing and the running assigned projects throughout the project’s lifecycle.

Job Scope

• Proficiently translate the project vision and requirements into all aspects of the design documentation and delivery process.
• Manage all design services within budget and agreed timescales through the assigned team(s).
• Develop strategies for procurement of projects and consultancy services to meet time, quality, and cost requirements for the development plan.
• Assist the CDO in preparing the company’s strategic goals, and ensure they are converted to the team’s objectives clearly.
• Manage the production of design information to suit the required master program.
• Manage and report on the statutory authority processes on each project.
• Attend all the required committees during the projects’ life cycle.
• Coordinate with the Development Department to provide the design brief and product mix at the projects’ early stage that shows and reflects the company’s vision.
• Ensure that projects are within budget.
• Manage and resolve any claims or disputes and ensure compliance with contractual terms and timescales.
• Accountable for technical design and documentation competence, resolution, and coordination of building systems (in conjunction with system engineering experts), building material selection, and specification.
• Take ownership of technical design and documentation quality.
• Provide day-to-day project direction and management of design-team partners, internal and external, on design-build projects through all phases of project delivery.
• During the design phase, lead project team meetings, workshops, and other collaborative communications to improve design delivery efficiency, completeness, and accuracy.
• Lead strategic milestone design and documentation reviews.
• Develop standard operating procedures and specifications for City Edge’s design documentation production, construction administration, and project/process management workflows.
• Optimize design and documentation workflows and deliverables for the design-build delivery process.
• Introduce automated design and documentation processes and workflows by coordinating with leading industry technology experts.
• Establish a culture of authentic collaboration between all project stakeholders.
• Adhere to departmental budgets and ensure optimal utilization of all available resources.

Education and Most Common Work Experience Requested

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• 15+ years of related experience of which a minimum of 4-6 years in a similar Industry.
• MBA or Master’s Degree in related fields would be desirable.