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