Talent Pool - Design Manager (Buildings - Villas/Mixed-Use Development/Theme Parks) - Middle East Projects

Talent Pool – Design Manager leading design delivery for buildings, villas, mixed-use developments, and theme park projects across the Middle East, ensuring alignment with client vision, technical standards, and project requirements. Manages multidisciplinary design teams, coordinates design development, and oversees design reviews, approvals, and integration with construction and procurement processes. Drives design quality, resolves technical challenges, and ensures timely delivery of coordinated, compliant, and buildable design solutions.

Hill International, with more than 4,300+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com.

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled
Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

• Communicate with the Client’s representatives continuously regarding Project Progress and areas of concerns.
• Propose in house Project Management procedure to comply with Contract requirements and Client’s procedures.
• Establish and maintain specific project procedures for Design/Construction Supervision Management (as applicable)
• Prepare special report to the Project Director to investigate any problem related to the Scope of Services and recommend solutions to Management         
• Identify priorities and tasks and develop the organization structure to assure execution of tasks, by providing clear direction on methods, time frame and schedule to achieve the stated goals.
• Provide clear definition of roles and responsibilities of PM staff. 
• Attend Executive meetings and progress meetings.
• Monitor performance to assure successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and client contractual requirements.
• Advice the Project Director on any potential variation to the Design/Supervision Consultant and Contractor’s scope of work that may generate cost or time impact and present the Project Management’s assessment.
• Assist the Project Director in leading the Project Management staff in assessing variations and claims and report the technical position of the proposed variation to the Client.
• Advise the Project Director of any foreseen slippage of progress and propose corrective actions. 
• Review weekly and monthly reports as presented by Design/Supervision Consultant(s) and Contractor and present to the Client comments of non-compliance, and/or area of concern and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Design Manager during the detailed Design stage of the Project to ensure Design Compliance with Client requirement avoid any cost impact. 
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in  Architecture, Construction Management  or equivalent. 

• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in comprehensive mega projects Job role includes taking overall responsibility for projects design.

  
  
• PMP, CIOB,      RICS or equivalent certification is strongly  preferred.

• Lead and motivate teams of diverse individuals to achieve common goals. This requires strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

  
  

• Oversee the planning and execution of multiple projects within a program. This involves defining project goals, establishing timelines, allocating resources, and tracking progress.

  
  

• Must identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks and issues that could impact the program's success. This requires strong analytical and decision-making skills.

  
  

• Interact with a wide range of stakeholders, including executives, project managers, team members, and customers. Effectively manage stakeholder expectations, address concerns, and maintain clear communication channels.

  
  

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with various stakeholders, should be able to articulate complex concepts clearly, provide concise updates, and actively listen to feedback.

  
  

• Lead and motivate teams, set clear expectations, and provide constructive feedback, be confident and foster a collaborative working environment.

  
  

• Identify and resolve issues that arise during program execution. Analyze problems from multiple perspectives, develop creative solutions, and implement effective strategies.

  
  

• Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. Prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain clear documentation.

  
  
• Experience of working internationally (preference GCC experience).