Senior Vice President - Design

JOB PURPOSE

Oversee all the vertical and mixed-use design activities across all projects under construction to ensure adherence to standards and cost effectiveness.

Please note, this position is for UAE NATIONALS ONLY.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PRE-DESIGN

1. Provide overall design direction on feasibility/test fits based on inputs from Development Manager.
2. Provide input and innovative ideas to development management.
3. Manage the creation of client design briefs in conjunction with Development Managers.
4. Participate in prequalification process and assist and oversee assessments of consultant.
5. Assist and oversee the Brief and the Scope sections of the RFP in conjunction with the Development Manager.
6. Oversee and approve tender evaluations for technical stage submissions.
7. Establish and manage the Aldar Design Guidelines with input from DM and PDT.
8. Oversee, review and approve the Project Implementation Plan for each project.
9. Oversee and approve the Bidders Recommendation Report.

DESIGN

1. Participate in all Architectural/vertical/residential, mixed-use design presentations and review all design-related submittals from concept to final delivery.
2. Manage the consultant contract in relation to contract implementation, measuring completed work for payments, variation orders, etc.
3. Manage and approve all proposed value engineering options.
4. Oversee the management design progress against the programme.
5. Review design documentation for the purpose of validating brief/code compliance.
6. Review and approve all proposed materials, their substitutes, and colours.
7. Ensure adherence to Estidama standards.
8. Liaise with consultants and ensure that all drawing submittals are in line with Aldar specifications.
9. Review consultants' work submittals against project brief and recommend changes in case of deviation.
10. Ensure that adequate level of support is provided to project teams during execution and commissioning through design reviews for constructability issues.
11. Ensure possible value engineering ideas are identified to cut costs/time and provide recommendations to project teams.
12. Ensure that all architectural/vertical/residential, mixed-use design changes are clearly communicated to DM & related functions to be reflected in the forecasts.
13. Work closely with Master Planning and Infrastructure teams to ensure design fit with overall plan.
14. Ensure the issuance of all required government permits and construction licenses.
15. Carry out weekly and monthly reporting of progress and issues to the line manager.

NOCs

1. Work with the Senior Manager - Stakeholder MGT to obtain design NOCs in conjunction with government relations.
2. Work with the Senior Manager - Stakeholder MGT to obtain Utility/DOT/ADM/etc. NOCs in order to obtain a Building Permit through the consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Min of 12+ years of experience in real estate architecture or design of residential, mixed-use, and vertical assets.

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:

Construction planning and budget control.

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

1. Deep exposure to GCC region and adjacent markets preferred.
2. Excellent design & master planning capabilities.
3. Excellent leadership skills and ability to delegate and coordinate responsibilities.
4. Strong conflict resolution/management skills.
5. Strong team player with ability to balance conflicting priorities and take timely decisions.
6. Excellent analytical skills.
7. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, required to present master plans to senior leaders for approval.
8. Experienced in working with and leading multi-disciplinary teams that include members from Business Planning, Master Planning, Design, Project Management, Procurement and Commercial functions.

QUALIFICATION(S): Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture or equivalent is required and a technical post-graduate degree is preferred.