Project Design Manager

Job description / Role

• Lead and manage design teams through all phases of design development from concept to completion. • Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors to ensure project requirements and design intent are achieved. • Ensure all design solutions comply with Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS), local building codes, and cultural sensitivities. • Review and approve design documentation including drawings, materials, and specifications. • Oversee the preparation of presentations, design reports, and progress documentation. • Allocate resources and manage project timelines to meet deadlines and budgets. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regional market trends, materials, and innovation in design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture • Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. • Previous experience working in the GCC / Consultant firm, preferably in Qatar. • Strong portfolio showcasing leadership on high-quality, large-scale projects. • Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills. • Proficient in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp). • Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus. • Valid QID and transferable sponsorship preferred. Preferred Qualifications: • MMUP/UPDA certification is an advantage. • PMP or other project management certification is a plus.

About the company

Erga Group sal is a fully integrated and well-equipped professional engineering consulting firm that has strong and well recognized capability in Architecture and Multi-disciplinary Engineering (including in-house Civil, Structural, Mechanical Electrical, Plumbing and Drainage Divisions). From its inception in 1980, it thrived and succeeded in becoming one of the leading Engineering and Consulting firms in Lebanon. It did not expand with unwarranted speed, but rather rationally and durably, for long-term performance. During the Lebanese civil war, it moved some of its activities to Europe, mainly Paris - France. Instead of succumbing to hardships, it gained a wide range of experience. Now, in synergy with Lebanon's rebirth, Erga Group is as active as ever, broadening its horizons and scope of activities. From its earliest days, Erga Group sal adopted the latest and most advanced technologies and is considered by friends and competitors alike as a pioneer in Architecture and related fields. The company's growth has brought it large-scale prestigious projects within Lebanon, and the Middle East Region. Its projects to an increasing extent have required the company to acquire Master planning.