
Program Manager /Design Manager – Buildings and Places
- Gurgaon, Haryana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for the overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project specific objectives and policies.
- Provides management and guidance to subordinate managers, enforces company and project policies, and a primary liaison between AECOM and client interface.
- Oversees and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors.
- Responsible for administering the project from budgeting/schedule stage through procurement and contract closeout. Position has significant profit/loss responsibility for assigned project.
- Coordinate with various design teams, including architects, MEP engineers, and structural engineers, to ensure cohesive design development, from project planning to execution and closure.
- Develop and implement design strategies that align with project goals and client expectations.
- Facilitate design workshops and meetings to ensure a unified vision and approach.
- Lead and inspire design teams, promoting a culture of creativity and collaboration.
- Ensure effective internal communication and information flow among design teams.
- Work closely with department heads for efficient resource allocation and design team formation.
- Coordinate with various EC offices for Multidisciplinary and/or Multicenter projects
- Oversee the design process from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and design quality.
- Monitor design progress, addressing any challenges or bottlenecks in the design process.
- Conduct regular design review meetings and provide updates to internal stakeholders.
- Establish and uphold design quality standards throughout all project phases.
- Review design deliverables for compliance with client requirements, AECOM’s quality principles and industry best practices.
- Act as a key point of contact for internal teams, facilitating smooth design operations.
- Provide guidance and support to design teams, ensuring clarity in design objectives and methodologies.
- Oversee project budgets, ensuring cost-effective and efficient use of resources.
- Implement strategies for optimizing design resources and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
- Change management – Proactive in initiating, recording, assessing in terms of design impact/ budget/schedule.
- Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Proactively address issues that may impact design quality or timelines.
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design briefs, progress reports, and change logs.
- Generate regular reports on design status for internal review and decision-making.
- Adapt to the AECOM Project Delivery Procedures and standards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
- + 15 years of experience. UK&I, and/or ME experience will be an added advantage.
- Experience in Transportation Architecture (train stations, airports) will be an added advantage.
- Proven experience as Project Manager or Design Manager or in a similar role within a design consultancy environment.
- Strong knowledge and background in Architecture, MEP, and Structural Engineering design processes.
- PMP certification
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficient in design and project management software and tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.