Tuyển dụng Design Manager tại Hồ Chí Minh

Position Summary

Meraki is seeking a proactive and technically strong Design Manager to take ownership of the overall design management process across all project disciplines. The ideal candidate should have sound architectural fundamentals, strong design management capabilities, practical construction knowledge and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, owner-led development environment.

The Design Manager will be responsible for managing design development, overseeing consultants, ensuring design quality and compliance, monitoring deliverables and milestones, managing design risks and driving timely resolution of technical issues. The role works closely with the Project Director, Management, PMU, Legal, Marketing, Sales and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that the project design meets the approved brief, business objectives, brand/operator requirements, budget and construction program.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall design management: Manage and oversee the design development process across Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape, Structure, MEP and specialist disciplines, ensuring consistency, quality and alignment with the approved project brief and development objectives.

• Manage consultants and design deliverables: Direct and oversee design consultants, monitor their performance and deliverables, establish clear expectations and ensure timely submission of coordinated, complete and technically compliant design packages.

• Control design quality and technical compliance: Review and assess design drawings, shop drawings, RFIs, materials/samples and technical submissions to ensure design quality, interdisciplinary integration, compliance with applicable codes and regulations, and practical constructability.

• Manage design issues and risks: Identify design gaps, technical conflicts, program risks and potential cost implications at an early stage. Lead discussions with relevant stakeholders, evaluate alternative solutions and drive corrective actions through to resolution.

• Oversee statutory approvals and regulatory compliance: Work with consultants, PMU and Legal to ensure that design documentation complies with Vietnamese building codes and regulations and that submissions and approvals from relevant authorities are properly managed and tracked.

• Manage project brief and stakeholder requirements: Ensure that the design reflects the approved project brief, owner requirements, hotel operator/brand standards and business objectives. Evaluate design alternatives and support Value Engineering initiatives to optimize cost, functionality, quality and long-term operational efficiency.

• Oversee design during construction: Lead the resolution of design-related issues arising during construction, including site queries, mock-ups, design changes and technical clarifications. Ensure timely responses from consultants and maintain consistency between the approved design intent and construction implementation.

• Manage design program and milestones: Establish and monitor design deliverables, submission schedules and key milestones. Proactively identify delays, resource gaps and dependencies, and implement or recommend corrective actions to protect the overall project program.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with the Project Director, Management, PMU, Legal, Marketing, Sales, construction teams, consultants and other stakeholders to align design decisions with project requirements and facilitate timely decision-making.

• Report to Management and provide recommendations: Provide clear and timely updates on design progress, consultant performance, critical issues, risks, budget implications and proposed solutions. Present practical recommendations and alternatives to support Management’s decision-making.

Req

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Requirements

• Approximately 10 years of relevant experience in architecture, design management or project design delivery, including at least 5 years in a Design Manager, Assistant Design Manager or equivalent role on the developer/owner side.

• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Architecture.

• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary design development across Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape, Structure, MEP and specialist disciplines, with a strong understanding of technical interfaces and construction requirements.

• Demonstrated experience managing design consultants, reviewing design deliverables, controlling design quality and resolving complex technical issues throughout the design and construction stages.

• Good knowledge of Vietnamese building codes, regulations and statutory approval processes, with practical experience working with consultants, relevant authorities and Legal teams.

• Strong understanding of project design briefs, owner requirements, hotel operator/brand standards and commercial objectives, with the ability to translate these requirements into practical, coordinated and deliverable design solutions.

• Experience in both hotel/hospitality and residential projects. Familiarity with construction drawings, shop drawings, RFIs, technical submissions, design changes, Value Engineering and construction-stage design management is essential.

• Strong project management, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions, make informed recommendations and work directly with senior Management.

• Good written and spoken English is required. Proficiency in AutoCAD is required; knowledge of Revit/BIM is preferred.

Meraki Fit / Preferred

• Proactive and accountable: Demonstrates strong ownership of design outcomes, anticipates problems, identifies risks early and takes the initiative to develop practical solutions without waiting for detailed instructions.

• Strong management mindset with hands-on capability: Able to manage consultants and design processes at a strategic level while remaining sufficiently involved in technical details to challenge proposals, resolve issues and ensure effective implementation.

• Practical and delivery-oriented: Understands the relationship between design quality, budget, construction program, buildability and operational requirements. Comfortable working in a lean, owner-led organization with multiple responsibilities and stakeholders.

• Independent and solution-driven: Able to assess alternatives, exercise sound judgment and provide clear, well-reasoned recommendations to the Project Director and Management.

• Open-minded and adaptable: Receptive to constructive feedback from Management, willing to challenge existing approaches where appropriate, and committed to continuous learning and professional development.

• Full-cycle hotel project experience: Experience managing design from concept and early-stage development through detailed design, construction and project completion is a strong advantage.

• Cross-functional and international experience: Experience working with Marketing and Sales teams, international design consultants and international hotel operators is an advantage.

Benefits Salary:

• Gross monthly salary of VND 45,000,000–70,000,000.

• Social insurance and health insurance in accordance with the Company’s policies; 13th-month salary bonus and performance-based bonuses.

• Working Schedule and Location: Monday to Saturday at At the office of Meraki Land Company Limited, Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Quyền lợi

• Thưởng: Thưởng Lễ, Tết, thưởng tháng lương thứ 13 và thưởng hiệu quả công việc theo KPI
• Chăm sóc sức khoẻ: Chế độ BHXH, BHYT, BHTN theo quy định
• Khác: Môi trường làm việc chuyên nghiệp, định hướng phát triển lên vị trí quản lý tài chính cấp cao