Design Manager

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Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and coordinate the design management function for a large-scale Commercial and Mixed-Use Development (CSD) project in Jaipur. The role will be responsible for managing end-to-end design activities across architectural, structural, MEP, and specialized consultants, ensuring alignment with project requirements, quality standards, timelines, and business objectives.

Candidates with prior experience in Commercial, Hospitality, Mall, Mixed-Use, or large-scale CSD projects will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall design management process for the project from concept development through construction documentation and execution.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of design packages.
• Review and validate architectural, structural, MEP, and interior design drawings for constructability and compliance.
• Manage design schedules and monitor design deliverables against project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, statutory regulations, and project specifications.
• Conduct design review meetings and resolve interdisciplinary design clashes.
• Collaborate with project execution teams to address site-related design issues.
• Drive value engineering initiatives while maintaining design intent and quality standards.
• Manage design changes, approvals, revisions, and documentation control.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and senior leadership on design-related decisions and project progress.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 15-18 years of experience in design management for large-scale commercial, hospitality, retail, or mixed-use developments.
• Experience in CSD projects will be highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of architectural, structural, and MEP coordination.
• Experience managing projects involving hotels, malls, and mixed-use developments.
• Proficiency in design management processes, project coordination, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with BIM, AutoCAD, Navisworks, and other design coordination tools is desirable.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Large-scale developments exceeding 1 Million Sq. Ft.
• 5-Star Hospitality Projects.
• Shopping Malls and Retail Developments.
• Mixed-Use Commercial Developments.
• Experience working with reputed developers, PMC firms, or large EPC organizations.

Additional Information

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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