Vice President - Design - Projects

Job Purpose

Manage the vertical and mixed-use design activities across all projects under construction to ensure adherence to standards and cost effectiveness

Lead the development of master plans that conform to Business Plans (BP) from Development Management

Roles And Responsibilities

PRE-DESIGN

Provide overall design direction on feasibility / test fits

Provide input and innovative ideas to development management

Manage the creation of client design briefs

Participate in prequalification process and assist and oversee assessments of consultant

Assist and oversee the Brief and the Scope sections of the RFP

Oversee and approve tender evaluations for technical stage submissions

Establish and manage the Aldar Design Guidelines with input from DM and PDT

Oversee, review and approve the Project Implementation Plan for each project

Oversee and approve the Bidders Recommendation Report

DESIGN

Participate in all Architectural and vertical design presentations and review all design related submittals from concept to final delivery

Manage consultant contract in relation to contract implementation, measuring completed work for payments, variation orders etc.

Manage and approve all proposed value engineering options

Oversee the management design progress against the programme

Review design documentation for the purpose of validating brief / code compliance

Responsible for obtaining design NOCs in conjunction with government relations.

Manage obtaining Utility/DOT/ADM/ etc NOC’s in order to obtain a Building Permit through the consultants

Review and approve all proposed materials, their substitutes and colours

Ensure adherence to Estidama standards

Liaise with consultants and ensure that all drawing submittals are in line with Aldar specifications

Review consultants work submittals against project brief and recommend changes in case of deviation

Ensure that adequate level of support is provided to project teams during execution and commissioning through design reviews for constructability issues

Ensure possible value engineering ideas are identified to cut costs/time and provide recommendations to project teams

Ensure that all vertical design changes are clearly communicated to DM & related functions to be reflected in the forecasts

Work closely with Master Planning and Infrastructure teams to ensure design fit with overall plan

Ensure the issuance of all required government permits and construction licenses

Carry out weekly and monthly reporting of progress and issues to the line manager

Related Year Of Experience

Min of 10+ years of experience in design process for developments with CAPEX 4+ billion AED

YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION

Min of 2+ years in a managerial position

Sector Experience

Retail estate sector, construction

Technical And Interpersonal Skills

Deep exposure to GCC region and adjacent markets preferred

Demonstrated track record in real estate developments

Excellent design & master-planning capabilities

Strong conflict resolution/management skills

Strong team player with ability to balance conflicting priorities and take timely decisions

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required to present master plans to senior leaders for approval

Experienced in working with and leading multi-disciplinary teams that include members from Business Planning, Master Planning, Design, Project Management, Procurement and Commercial functions

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering

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