Design Office Manager – Libya Project

About the role

We are seeking a Design Office Manager for a large-scale, high-standard superstructure project in Libya. The role will lead the end-to-end design process, coordinate interdisciplinary teams and manage outsourced design consultants to deliver the project on time, within budget and to contract specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Overall management of all design activities (architectural, structural, MEP, etc.) and performance monitoring of outsourced design consultants.
• Ensure interdisciplinary coordination, resolve clashes and guarantee constructibility of design outputs.
• Plan, review and approve shop drawings, including in-house preparation and as-built documentation.
• Manage material submittal processes, verify technical compliance and coordinate approvals with employer and consultants.
• Oversee BIM implementation, clash detection and utilisation of BIM outputs for quantity take-offs and shop drawings.
• Track design changes, conduct value engineering studies and propose cost-effective alternatives.
• Integrate design with site execution, incorporate feedback from construction teams and provide timely solutions.
• Prepare design progress reports and lead technical coordination meetings with stakeholders.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture.
• 12–15 years of experience in design/project office roles on large-scale superstructure projects such as hotels, malls, hospitals or mixed-use developments.
• Proven experience managing outsourced design teams and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Strong knowledge of shop-drawing processes and construction documentation.

Required skills

• BIM management and clash detection.
• Shop-drawing preparation and review.
• Material submittal and approval procedures.
• Design change management and value engineering.
• Interdisciplinary coordination (architectural, structural, MEP).