Vice President - Design G

ALDAR


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
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’sin 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


YoE / QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

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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