Airport Design Manager

Talent pool – airport design manager roles for Middle East projects

Focus on leading multidisciplinary design teams and coordinating all design phases of complex aviation developments. Candidates are responsible for ensuring design quality, compliance with regulatory standards, and alignment with project scope, budget, and timelines. This talent pool targets experienced professionals with strong leadership and technical expertise in delivering large-scale airport or infrastructure projects across the region.

Communicate with the client’s representatives continuously regarding project progress and areas of concern.

Propose in-house project management procedures to comply with contract requirements and client’s procedures.

Establish and maintain specific project procedures for design/construction supervision management (as applicable).

Prepare special reports to the project director to investigate any problem related to the scope of services and recommend solutions to management.

Identify priorities and tasks and develop the organization structure to assure execution of tasks by providing clear direction on methods, time frame, and schedule to achieve the stated goals.

Provide clear definition of roles and responsibilities of project management staff.

Attend executive meetings and progress meetings.

Monitor performance to assure successful delivery of the key performance indicators and client contractual requirements.

Advise the project director on any potential variation to the design/supervision consultant and contractor’s scope of work that may generate cost or time impact and present the project management’s assessment.

Assist the project director in leading the project management staff in assessing variations and claims and report the technical position of the proposed variation to the client.

Advise the project director of any foreseen slippage of progress and propose corrective actions.

Review weekly and monthly reports as presented by design/supervision consultants and contractors and present to the client comments of non-compliance, and/or areas of concern and corrective actions.

Coordinate with design manager during the detailed design stage of the project to ensure design compliance with client requirements and avoid any cost impact.

Inform themselves of the relevant quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies, manuals, and procedures in place within the company, and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed.

Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in comprehensive mega projects. The job role includes taking overall responsibility for the project's design.
• PMP, CIOB, RICS, or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.
• Lead and motivate teams of diverse individuals to achieve common goals. This requires strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Oversee the planning and execution of multiple projects within a program. This involves defining project goals, establishing timelines, allocating resources, and tracking progress.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and issues that could impact the program's success. This requires strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including executives, project managers, team members, and customers. Effectively manage stakeholder expectations, address concerns, and maintain clear communication channels.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with various stakeholders. Should be able to articulate complex concepts clearly, provide concise updates, and actively listen to feedback.
• Lead and motivate teams, set clear expectations, and provide constructive feedback. Be confident and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during program execution. Analyze problems from multiple perspectives, develop creative solutions, and implement effective strategies.
• Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain clear documentation.
• Experience of working internationally, with preference for GCC experience.

About the company

The company, with more than 4,300 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked the company as one of the largest program management firms in the world.

The company is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning it has one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, the entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. The company is dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapts to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

The company is part of a global infrastructure solutions group of companies.

Equal opportunity

The company is an equal opportunity employer, veteran, and disabled friendly.

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned. Various other duties may be required.