# Design Manager- O West

**Company:** [Orascom Development Egypt](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/6U7w4nF1drwpgDCxn9L3QE.md)
**Location:** Cairo, Egypt
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Development & Design

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## Description

-   Ensure Consultants and Designers clearly understand the Development Brief(s) and project requirements.
-   Verify alignment between the Development Brief, project requirements, and applicable governmental/local authority regulations.
-   Provide technical support and required studies to the Project Management team.
-   Prepare and issue RFPs for Design Consultants and specialized consultants for each project.
-   Establish design deliverables and schedules with appointed Design Consultants and monitor adherence to approved programs.
-   Develop and finalize the Project Design Management Plan (PDMP).
-   Participate actively in the selection, evaluation, and contracting of Design Consultants.
-   Oversee the performance of Technical Department team members and Design Consultants to ensure design accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project scope.
-   Review, evaluate, and recommend approval of variation orders and change requests submitted by Design Consultants prior to Project Manager approval.
-   Manage the review process for all drawings and documentation submitted by Design Consultants and ensure incorporation of required revisions.
-   Oversee the preparation, submission, and acquisition of all necessary planning and authority approvals.
-   Review monthly and periodic reports submitted by Design Consultants, including weekly Areas of Concern reports and corrective action plans.
-   Manage the preparation and submission of Design Stage Reports to secure required Design Stage Gateway Approvals.
-   Lead and facilitate coordination meetings with Design Consultants, sub-consultants, and the Project Manager to review designs, resolve technical matters, and track progress.
-   Ensure implementation of a structured Value Engineering and constructability review process throughout the design lifecycle. Propose alternative materials and systems to enhance functionality and optimize construction and lifecycle costs.
-   Ensure the design team provides comprehensive support to other departments

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s degree in architecture (Master’s degree preferred)
-   Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Design, Consultancy, or Real Estate development.
-   Proficiency in **AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, and relevant design coordination tools**.
-   Strong **technical problem-solving, coordination, communication, and leadership skills**.