Senior Design Manager

4 weeks ago

Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa AECOM Full time
Design Manager Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Design Manager to join our team at AECOM. As a Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing design projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and design quality.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design Coordination and Strategy: Coordinate with various design teams, including architects, MEP engineers, and structural engineers, to ensure cohesive design development. Develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals and client expectations.
  • Team Leadership and Internal Collaboration: Lead and inspire design teams, promoting a culture of creativity and collaboration. Ensure effective internal communication and information flow among design teams.
  • Design Process Management: Oversee the design process from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and design quality. Monitor design progress, addressing any challenges or bottlenecks in the design process.
  • Quality Control in Design: Establish and uphold design quality standards throughout all project phases. Review design deliverables for compliance with client requirements, AECOM's quality principles, and industry best practices.
  • Internal Coordination and Support: Act as a key point of contact for internal teams, facilitating smooth design operations. Provide guidance and support to design teams, ensuring clarity in design objectives and methodologies.
  • Budget and Resource Management in Design: Oversee design budgets, ensuring cost-effective and efficient use of resources. Implement strategies for optimizing design resources and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
  • Risk Management in Design: Identify potential design risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Proactively address issues that may impact design quality or timelines.
  • Documentation and Design Reporting: Maintain comprehensive design documentation, including design briefs, progress reports, and change logs. Generate regular reports on design status for internal review and decision-making.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Design Manager or in a similar role within a design consultancy environment.
  • Strong knowledge and background in Architecture, MEP, and Structural Engineering design processes.
  • PMP certification would be an added advantage.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficient in design management software and tools.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

We invite you to apply if you are a dedicated Design Manager passionate about driving high-quality design projects in a collaborative and innovative work environment. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. We offer a wide array of compensation, benefits, and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

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