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Senior Design Manager

Category: Design/Creative

Job Description

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As a Senior Design Manager you will play a critical role in overseeing and managing the entire design process for one of Saudi Arabia's most iconic and historic developments. .
In this leadership role, you will be responsible for managing the design teams, ensuring alignment with the masterplan, delivering high-quality design outputs, and coordinating with various stakeholders, including clients, consultants, and contractors.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the design process from concept through to construction for the Diriyah 2 development.
  • Oversee and coordinate the work of multiple design consultants, ensuring their deliverables are aligned with the masterplan and approved project vision.
  • Review and validate design drawings, reports, specifications, and other technical documents to ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Organize and chair regular design coordination meetings, workshops, and presentations with internal teams and external consultants.
  • Ensure that all design activities align with project objectives, regulatory requirements, sustainability standards, and cultural significance.
  • Manage the approval process for design submissions, including coordination with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and client stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the project team to monitor design progress, address any potential delays, and implement corrective measures when needed.
  • Foster a collaborative environment between architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure seamless integration of design and construction.
  • Conduct regular site visits to ensure design intent is being followed during the construction phase and resolve any on-site design challenges.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior design managers and design teams.
  • Prepare and present detailed design reports, progress updates, and presentations to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Act as the primary point of contact between the client and the design team, ensuring that the client's vision and objectives are consistently met.

Other Educational Qualification

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
  • A Master's degree or additional certifications in Design Management or Project Management is preferred.

Skills

  • Minimum of 15-30 years of experience in architectural design, design management, and project management, with a focus on large-scale, high-profile projects.
  • Experience in heritage, cultural, or mixed-use developments is a plus.Skills:
  • Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and design teams.
  • Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of design processes, regulatory compliance, sustainability standards, and construction methodologies.
  • Software: Proficiency in design management software, AutoCAD, Revit, and other related tools.

Salary

  • Negotiable

Others

Attractive Salary Package: Candidates can expect competitive salaries, especially for senior roles, in line with global standards for major development projects.Comprehensive Benefits: Benefits may include, health insurance, and family support packages, including schooling for children and relocation assistance for international hires.Prestigious Development: Opportunity to work in one of Saudi Arabia's flagship projects, contributing to the Kingdom's Vision 2030. Working on such a high-profile, historically significant project will enhance your professional portfolio.

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Michael Page

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Job Summary

  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Location: ar-Riyad, Saudi Arabia
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Experience: 15 to 30 Year (s)
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job Level:Mid
  • Gender: Any
  • Published on:October 29, 2024
  • Application Deadline: December 30, 2024
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  • Company Name: Michael Page
  • Michael Page is comprised of 25 disciplines – each providing a service to a specialist area of the market. We recruit permanent, temporary, contract and interim opportunities, typically from second/third job levels upward. Businesses we work with range from SMEs to global blue-chip organisations. We conduct highly customised search assignments aimed at aligning our client’s missions, cultures and strategic goals with exemplary candidates. Our experienced and well networked consultants employ a high-quality, targeted and consultative approach to each mandate, thereby enabling our clients to source the talent to take their businesses to the next level. Our clients range from multinational corporations to boutique firms across all specialisms and sectors.