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AECOM Project Manager / Design Manager - Buildings and Places in Durban, South Africa
Company Description
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Job Description
Overview:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Design Manager to join our dynamic team within a design consultancy framework. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in managing the design aspects of Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), and Structural Engineering projects. This role demands a candidate who excels in internal coordination, design process management, and possesses strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
Design Coordination and Strategy:
Coordinate with various design teams, including architects, MEP engineers, and structural engineers, to ensure cohesive design development.
Develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals and client expectations.
Facilitate design workshops and meetings to ensure a unified vision and approach.
Team Leadership and Internal Collaboration:
Lead and inspire design teams, promoting a culture of creativity and collaboration.
Ensure effective internal communication and information flow among design teams.
Work closely with department heads for efficient resource allocation and design team formation.
Coordinate with various EC offices for Multidisciplinary and/or Multicentre projects
Design Process Management:
Oversee the design process from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and design quality.
Monitor design progress, addressing any challenges or bottlenecks in the design process.
Conduct regular design review meetings and provide updates to internal stakeholders.
Quality Control in Design:
Establish and uphold design quality standards throughout all project phases.
Review design deliverables for compliance with client requirements, AECOM’s quality principles and industry best practices.
Internal Coordination and Support:
Act as a key point of contact for internal teams, facilitating smooth design operations.
Provide guidance and support to design teams, ensuring clarity in design objectives and methodologies.
Budget and Resource Management in Design:
Oversee design budgets, ensuring cost-effective and efficient use of resources.
Implement strategies for optimizing design resources and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
Change management – Proactive in initiating, recording, assessing in terms of design impact/ budget/schedule.
Risk Management in Design:
Identify potential design risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Proactively address issues that may impact design quality or timelines.
Documentation and Design Reporting:
Maintain comprehensive design documentation, including design briefs, progress reports, and change logs.
Generate regular reports on design status for internal review and decision-making.
Adapt to the AECOM Project Delivery Procedures and standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Design Manager or in a similar role within a design consultancy environment.
Strong knowledge and background in Architecture, MEP, and Structural Engineering design processes.
PMP certification would be an added advantage.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
Proficient in design management software and tools.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Additional Information
We invite you to apply if you are a dedicated Design Manager passionate about driving high-quality design projects in a collaborative and innovative work environment.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10118052
Business Line: Building Engineering
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM SA