Job Description
1. Design Management:
- Concept Development: Lead the initial concept design phase, ensuring innovative and high-quality design solutions that align with the luxury market expectations.
- Technical Design Coordination: Work closely with the Design Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Designer, and the Multi-Disciplinary Consultant to integrate all aspects of the design.
- Design Reviews: Conduct regular design reviews and critiques to ensure adherence to project requirements, building codes, and sustainability standards.
- Design Documentation: Oversee the preparation and coordination of all design documentation, including schematic designs, design development documents, and construction drawings and documents.
- Value Engineering: Implement value engineering practices to optimize design solutions, balancing cost efficiency with design excellence.
2. Project Planning and Coordination:
- Project Scheduling: Develop detailed project schedules using industry-standard project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project).
- Resource Allocation: Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines and budgets.
- Coordination Meetings: Lead coordination meetings with design teams to ensure alignment and integration of all design components.
- Change Management: Manage the process of design changes, ensuring that any modifications are documented, approved, and communicated to all relevant parties.
3. Quality Assurance and Control:
- Standards Compliance: Ensure that all design work complies with local and international building codes, standards, and regulations in coordination with the relevant consultants.
- Design Quality Audits: Perform periodic design quality audits to identify and address potential issues before they impact the project.
4. Stakeholder Management:
- Client Engagement: Maintain proactive communication with clients to understand their needs and expectations, providing regular updates and seeking feedback.
- Vendor Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers, negotiating contracts and managing performance.
- Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts or issues that arise among project stakeholders promptly and effectively.
5. Risk Management:
- Risk Identification: Identify potential design-related risks early in the project lifecycle and develop mitigation strategies.
- Contingency Planning: Prepare and implement contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges and minimize project disruptions.
- Risk Monitoring: Continuously monitor and reassess risks throughout the project, adjusting strategies as needed.
6. Reporting and Documentation:
- Progress Reporting: Prepare detailed progress reports for senior management, highlighting key milestones, risks, and issues.
- Documentation Management: Maintain comprehensive and organized project documentation, including design plans, meeting minutes, change orders, and correspondence.
- Regulatory Submissions: Ensure timely and accurate submission of all necessary regulatory approvals, permits, and design submittals.
