Director of Design and Planning

Oman Investment Authority

Establish design management governance processes to ensure robust design reviews to achieve approval of business plans across all development stage gates.

Ensure compliance with local and international codes. Oversee the preparation of planning and construction related submissions to authorities.

Lead, manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary consultants and internal team in urban planning, infrastructure, architectural, landscape, interior design, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and ICT.

Own the evolution of the Development Masterplan and enact changes or revisions as necessary to meet business objectives.

Embed sustainability in all design related decisions and endeavor to achieve sustainability certifications for completed assets.

Provide design ideation and conceptual input into early stages of development to allow for the development of robust business plans.

Monitor the consultants progress and compliance of submitted deliverables with budget parameters set by the Development Team. Carry out value engineering if necessary to bring the budget within feasibility limits while ensuring quality of the design is not compromised.

Early identification of design related risks which could impact progress or timely completion of design deliverables.

Prepare periodic project progress reports, raising major issues to the Director

Final approval of Consultants deliverables from compliance to relevant contract terms, compliance to codes, completeness and correctness aspects.

Review and approval of contractor s submittals from aesthetic and technical aspects in line with approved samples, mockups or brand standards.

Review and approve sub-developers plans and compliance to the development guidelines.

Support the procurement and commercial management of consultants in scope of work preparation and variations review.

Oversee the establishment and staffing of an in-house design function to support the ideation, pre-concept and concept stages of Development.

Provide coaching, mentorship, and development for reporting staff to build a high-performance culture and maximize departmental capabilities.