Design Manager

About the role

Arada is seeking a Design Manager to lead architectural design delivery for its Syria portfolio. The role oversees projects from concept through construction, ensuring design intent, quality, and commercial objectives are met.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full architectural design lifecycle, from concept to detailed design, tender, IFC documentation and construction support.
• Provide design governance, technical leadership and stakeholder coordination across Development, Project Management, Commercial, Construction and external consultants.
• Manage relationships with international and local architectural consultants, including procurement, performance monitoring and contract administration.
• Review and approve design submissions, ensuring compliance with Arada standards, Syria Building Code, fire safety, accessibility and sustainability requirements.
• Support tendering and procurement processes, prepare RFPs, evaluate consultants and provide technical input for contractor selection.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture; Master’s preferred.
• 12+ years of architectural design management experience, preferably with large‑scale mixed‑use developments.
• Strong knowledge of Syria development regulations, building code and approval processes.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage consultants through all project stages.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with BIM coordination workflows and digital design delivery.
• Strong understanding of design cost, programme and value‑engineering principles.