Design Manager - Makati - ref. u8710115

Job Description

Design Manager

The Design Manager collaborates closely with internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, innovative, and buildable design solutions on time and within budget.

• Manages the project during Due Diligence to completion of For Construction Drawings.
• Coordinates with consultants and colleagues in other business units; reviews and comments on submitted documentation and specifications.
• Reviews and secures complete documents for all drawing and documentation phases.
• Secures approval of design and act as gate keeper to ensure design intent is reflected in drawings and all other documentation.
• Ensures timely submission of deliverables by consultants.
• Liaises with specialist consultants and suppliers to obtain design information.
• Conducts on- and off-site meetings to assist in clarifying technical design elements as required. Initiates plans of action on anticipated issues and potential problems.
• Conducts design management coordination meetings with consultants to identify design conflicts and possible solutions.
• Provides prompt feedback to supervisor and colleagues in team to ensure information is cascaded in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties and functions as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• College graduates with a degree in Architecture and/or Interior Design; license required, but not necessary.
• With at least 2 years of experience at management level of development and preparation of designs for office and retail fit-out construction projects.
• Horizontal, Industrial and Hospitality project experience is a plus.
• With strong drive for results with effective resource management skills.
• Experienced in collaborating with business leaders, design engineers / architects
• Able to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied disciplines and professional backgrounds
• Able to work under extreme pressure