Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
5 days ago
Design Manager – Electrical

Title:

Design Manager – Electrical

Design Manager – Electrical

LOCATION

Abu Dhabi, UAE

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Senior Design Manager, the Design Manager (Electrical) will be required to provide input to the senior management on design delivery related matters and be fully responsible for the successful delivery of their assigned services and/or project component, for the duration of the Services. The Design Manager (Electrical) will work in coordination with the project management team to ensure the project's design stage objectives are met.

project description

As a member of our Project Management Consultant (PMC) team, you'll oversee a diverse portfolio of projects that contribute to Abu Dhabi's growth.  This includes developing essential infrastructure like transportation networks and utilities, alongside public spaces that improve connectivity throughout the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. You'll also play a role in shaping thriving communities by managing the development of residential housing projects and ensuring the quality of new educational facilities. Furthermore, your expertise will be crucial in overseeing the development of mosques and maximizing urban space through infill development projects.  In short, this PMC role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on Abu Dhabi's built environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESConduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to the teamEnsure the design aligns with client requirements, is in compliance with current UAE legislation, industry standards and codes of practice where appropriateManage all aspects of the electrical design production process to ensure the overall design is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of program’s strategic objectivesParticipate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to manage the design and its approval, across the project stakeholdersAssist the Senior Design Manager in the preparation of a detailed project plan, as part of the Project Management Plan, for the electrical design phases of the programManage the day-to-day electrical design monitoring activities and resources and actively participate in the design team meetingsEnsure that all electrical design related project KPIs, targets, directions and instructions are communicated to all relevant project stakeholders in a clear and timely mannerProvide status reporting regarding electrical design milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadershipCoordination between other disciplinesParticipate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholdersAct as an internal quality control check for the electrical design documentationEnsure that designs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standardsManage design issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline programExtensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniquesEXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEBSc in Electrical, or related fieldDesign of infrastructure and building projects within a Consulting environment in Abu Dhabi.Minimum of 10 years overall experienceMinimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar roleMinimum of 5 years working in Middle EastIn-depth knowledge of electrical systems, codes, regulations, and industry standardsExcellent report writing and communication skillsProficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD and a strong knowledge of electrical design softwareExhibit exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholdersA high standard of spoken and written English, Arabic speaking advantageous.COMPETENCIESLeadershipEnergeticMotivatedInterpersonal and communication skillsAccepts responsibilityPlanning & organisingHSE Awareness

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