Senior Design Manager, PDS Projects

Job Description – Senior Design Manager

Position: Senior Design Manager

Experience: 10+ Years (Minimum 5 Years as Design Manager)

Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering (Architecture preferred)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Interior Design Manager with over 15 years of professional experience in design and project delivery, including a minimum of 5 years in a Design Manager role. The candidate will be responsible for leading the design process, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and local regulations, and coordinating effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership capabilities, extensive experience in interior fit-out and construction projects, and a proven track record in managing design implementation from concept through execution.

Key Responsibilities

Design Management

• Lead and manage the complete design process from concept development to construction documentation and execution.
• Ensure timely delivery of design milestones while maintaining quality and project objectives.
• Establish and implement design management procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Review and approve design drawings, specifications, material selections, and technical submissions.
• Drive design coordination across all disciplines to achieve seamless project delivery.
  
  

Regulatory & Compliance Management

• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, local authority regulations, building codes, fire and life safety requirements, accessibility standards, and relevant industry guidelines.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and facilitate approvals as required.
• Review designs for compliance with applicable local norms and project-specific requirements.
  
  

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary design interface between the client, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.
• Lead design review meetings and provide technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Understand client requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve design-related issues proactively.
  
  

Consultant & Contractor Management

• Coordinate with architects, MEP consultants, structural consultants, contractors, and specialist vendors.
• Review consultant deliverables and ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved design intent during project execution.
• Resolve technical and coordination issues arising during construction.
  
  

Design Implementation & Project Support

• Ensure accurate implementation of approved designs at site.
• Conduct periodic site inspections and design audits.
• Review RFIs, material submittals, shop drawings, and mock-ups.
• Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining design quality and functionality.
• Monitor project progress and provide recommendations to mitigate design-related risks.
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering (Architecture preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of overall experience in architecture, interior fit-out, design management, or construction projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Design Manager role leading multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong understanding of interior design, architectural detailing, construction practices, and project delivery processes.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale commercial, corporate, workplace, hospitality, or mixed-use projects.
  
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong Design Process Implementation and Management
• Knowledge of Statutory Approvals and Local Building Regulations
• Client Relationship Management
• Consultant and Contractor Coordination
• Design Review and Quality Assurance
• Project Planning and Execution
• Space Planning and Interior Fit-Out Expertise
• Risk Management and Problem Solving
• Leadership and Team Management
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
• Value Engineering and Cost Optimization
  
  

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in corporate workplace and large-scale interior fit-out projects.
• Strong understanding of BIM, AutoCAD, Revit, and project coordination platforms.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

Role Objective:

To drive design excellence, ensure compliance with statutory and local regulations, manage stakeholder coordination, and successfully implement design processes that support timely and high-quality project delivery.