Design Manager - Real Estate Development

About the role

A client in Oman is looking for a Design Manager to oversee all design-related activities for real estate development projects. The role covers managing the appointed architect, ensuring design compliance with project objectives, coordinating design reviews and approvals, supporting tender processes and helping with permit approvals. It is an on-site position.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the appointed architect and design consultants, and review and approve design submissions against project vision, budget and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate design changes and resolve design issues on time.
• Conduct design reviews at concept, schematic and detailed design stages, ensuring compliance with local building codes, sustainability standards and developer guidelines.
• Prepare and review tender documentation for design packages and give technical input during contractor selection and bidding.
• Support the submission and approval of permits with relevant authorities and ensure timely compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact for design matters between internal teams, consultants and contractors, and run design workshops and coordination meetings.
• During construction, review and coordinate contractor design submissions such as shop drawings, material submittals and method statements to ensure compliance with the approved design.

Required profile

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in design management within real estate development or construction.
• Strong knowledge of local building regulations and permitting processes.