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Design Manager
AECOM
Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomOn Site
Original Job Summary
About AECOM
At AECOM, we are delivering a better world by improving commutes, ensuring essential services, and transforming skylines. With a global team of over 50,000 professionals, we partner with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
Job Overview: Design Manager
This role involves managing the Design Management team, leading projects throughout the UK and internationally, and overseeing sub-consultant engagements. You will play a key role in business development, financial processes, and ensuring design quality and compliance.
- Manage and support the Design Management team.
- Oversee project design processes and financial tracking.
- Lead sub-consultant coordination and contractual management.
- Mentor team members and ensure quality of deliverables.
- Work on projects across the UK and globally.
Key Skills/Competency
Design Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Financial Processes, Sub-consultant Coordination, Design Quality, Business Development, Mentoring, MS Project, InDesign
How to Get Hired at AECOM
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research AECOM's culture: Understand its mission and global projects.
- Customize your resume: Highlight design management and leadership.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize MS Project, Excel, InDesign proficiency.
- Prepare for interviews: Focus on team leadership and project examples.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review MS Project functionalities.
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Practice Excel budget reporting.
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Familiarize with InDesign basics.
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Study design management tools.
Behavioral Questions
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Detail a leadership challenge handled effectively.
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Describe mentoring and team development experiences.
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Explain managing conflict within project teams.
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Discuss handling high-pressure project deadlines.