Design Manager - Wet Utilities (Sewerage and TSE)

Stantec is currently looking for a Design Manager to join our dynamic team in Dubai and support our ongoing projects in the region.

The role involves working on projects associated with wastewater and water engineering. This will involve undertaking investigations, planning, designing, tendering, contract administration, and construction management. Key accountabilities for this position include but are not limited to:

1. Manage project delivery and execution:
   - Project delivery planning and control.
   - Determine budgets, timelines, and cost estimates for project design and construction.
   - Management of project financials.
   - Development of project programs and project execution plans.
   - Internal and external project reporting.
   - Contract management and reporting.
   - Overviewing the construction phase and liaising with contractors and developers.
   - Management of sub-consultants.
   - Quality and HSE assurance.
2. Oversee project technical delivery as part of a team:
   - Understanding of client requirements and processes.
   - Managing all stages of the design process from concept to detail design and tender.
   - Leading the engineering delivery team and managing project activities through the application of technical engineering planning, principles, and techniques.
   - Review project deliverables including writing technical reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, and handling project correspondence.
   - Work in conjunction with engineers to solve project design problems.
   - Liaison with the different teams working to facilitate completion of tasks and projects.
   - Good communicator.
   - Support the team through the delivery process including technical studies and site investigations.
3. Client Service Management:
   - Client and stakeholders management, communication, and liaison.
   - Internal and external client liaison.
   - Ability to build and maintain lasting and positive relationships.
4. Follow safe work practices:
   - Adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
   - Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures.
   - Design for safety, i.e., Construction Design Management.
5. Other duties:
   - Other duties as requested from time to time to maintain business continuity and development.

Qualifications:

• 15-20 years of experience in managing design for wet utilities including sewerage and TSE projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Chartered Engineer or PE preferable.
• Project management for wet utilities, design management.
• Must have experience working on Dubai Municipality projects or interfaced with DM projects.
• Experience with Tier 1 consultancy firms.
• Excellent command of English both written and spoken.
• The ability to manage a heavy workload, with close attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills.
• The ability to work autonomously, reviewing your work on a regular basis while consistently meeting your objectives.
• Strong team working capabilities. Committed to working with all levels of management on a daily and ongoing basis.
• A proactive approach, working effectively in coordinating activities and complex tasks, and taking professional responsibility in all matters.
• Be of the highest caliber: punctual, attentive, and competent in adhering to COMPANY's policies, procedures, and working practices.