Airport Design Manager

Hill International; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill International is seeking an Airport Design Manager to lead all design activities for an airport project under the PMC. You will coordinate civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and special systems to deliver compliant designs on time and within budget.

The role requires deep knowledge of IATA ADRM, GACA 139, NFPA, and Saudi codes, with proven leadership and stakeholder management across authorities, clients, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience in Airport/Aviation projects; ability to draft scope of works and specs.
• Thorough knowledge of airport landside and Passenger Terminal operations.
• Thorough understanding of IATA ADRM, GACA 139, NFPA, and Saudi regulations.
• Experience coordinating design across civil, structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall design process across all disciplines (civil, structural, architectural, MEP).
• Coordinate with design consultants for timely submission and approval of design documents.
• Review and validate design deliverables for compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Ensure integration and coordination between multidisciplinary design components.
• Identify design risks, clashes, and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Manage design changes with proper documentation and approvals.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, operators, and contractors for design approvals.
• Support value engineering to optimize design efficiency, cost, and constructability.
• Lead design coordination meetings and provide technical direction to the project team.
• Adhere to Hill’s Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health policies.

Skills

Airport design

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Coordination across disciplines

English communication

Cost and schedule control

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or Architecture

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

IATA ADRM knowledge

GACA 139 & Saudi Codes

NFPA standards

Job description

The Airport Design Manager will lead and manage all design activities for the airport project under the Project Management Consultant (PMC). The role ensures that designs are coordinated, compliant, and delivered on time, aligning with project objectives, budget, and international standards while integrating all disciplines effectively.

Hill International, with more than 4,300+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website atwww.hillintl.com.

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group atwww.gisiconsulting.com.

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled
Note:This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall design process across all disciplines, including civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and special airport systems.
• Knowledge for the implementation of IATA ADRM, GACA 139, IBC (also Saudi Codes and Regulations), and NFPA.
• Develop and implement design management plans, schedules, and deliverables tracking.
• Coordinate with design consultants to ensure timely submission and approval of design documents.
• Review and validate design deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements, codes, and standards.
• Ensure proper integration and coordination between multidisciplinary design components.
• Identify design risks, clashes, and inconsistencies, and ensure timely resolution.
• Manage design changes and ensure proper documentation and approval processes are followed.
• Liaise with stakeholders, including clients, authorities, operators, and contractors, for design approvals.
• Support value engineering initiatives to optimize design efficiency, cost, and constructability.
• Lead design coordination meetings and provide technical direction to the project team.
• Informs themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals, and Procedures in place within Hill International, and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed by Hill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Director or line manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience in Airport/Aviation projects, including space utilization, concept design, IBC(also Saudi Codes and Regulations), GACA 139, NFPA, and IATA ADRM, and able to draft the scope of works and specifications.
• Thorough knowledge of airport landside and Passenger Terminal operations
• Effectively uncover client needs and provide compelling solutions.
• Thoroughly perform site inventories.
• Stakeholder management and consultation
• Efficiently create uniquely desirable, artistic, and inspirational designs.
• Accurately prepare construction drawings and take-offs.
• Demonstrate and maintain a high knowledge of landscape trends, features, and techniques.
• Undertake a design project from concept to completion.
• Define project requirements and schedule during the “brief”.
• Interpret and translate customer needs into rough plans.
• Set costs and project fees according to the budget.
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills