Assistant Project Manager

Atkins Realis Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager in Riyadh to coordinate and deliver world-class museum exhibitions and cultural experiences from concept design through fabrication, installation, commissioning and handover.

You will liaise with museum stakeholders, designers, fabricators and contractors to ensure designs meet curatorial narratives, visitor experience goals, schedules, budgets and conservation requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering, Museum Studies or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in exhibition design, museum projects, cultural developments, or visitor attractions.
• Proven experience delivering high-profile museum projects in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate exhibition design management from concept through detailed design and execution.
• Supervise exhibition fit-out and installation works on-site and monitor contractor performance.
• Oversee fabrication oversight, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Manage stakeholder and client communications throughout the project lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering, Museum Studies or related field

Tools

Exhibition Design

Construction Management

Project Coordination

Job description

Job Description Overview AtkinsR alis is seeking an experienced Assistant P roject Manager in Riyadh This high-profile development integrates heritage innovation and sustainability across multiple cultural assets The APM will coordinate scope of work for Exhibition Design Management amp Construction Supervision on Specialist Museums Cultural Institutions amp Visitor Experience Projects Your role The APM for Exhibition Design Management amp Construction Supervision is responsible for coordination implementation and delivery of world-class museum exhibitions and cultural experiences from concept design through fabrication installation commissioning and handover The role ensures that exhibition environments interpretive displays multimedia systems showcases graphics artifacts and visitor experience elements are delivered to the highest international standards while meeting project objectives schedules budgets and conservation requirements The specialist acts as the key interface between museum stakeholders designers architects exhibit fabricators contractors multimedia integrators conservators and project management teams throughout the project lifecycle

Exhibition Design Management

• Manage exhibition design development from concept through detailed design and execution
• Review and coordinate schematic concept detailed and construction documentation
• Ensure exhibition designs align with curatorial narratives visitor experience strategies and operational requirements
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including Exhibition Designers Interior Designers Architects Graphic Designers Lighting Designers AV amp Multimedia Consultants Experience Designers Conservators
• Facilitate design workshops and stakeholder reviews
• Monitor design deliverables and ensure compliance with project milestones
• Ensure design solutions are practical buildable maintainable and operationally sustainable

Construction Supervision amp Site Management

• Supervise exhibition fit-out and installation works on-site
• Monitor contractor and fabricator performance against approved drawings and specifications
• Conduct regular inspections to verify workmanship quality and compliance
• Review method statements shop drawings and material submittals
• Ensure exhibition construction activities comply with local regulations international museum standards and health and safety requirements
• Identify construction risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Coordinate installation sequencing to avoid conflicts between trades

Exhibition Fabrication Oversight

• Manage exhibit fabrication processes including factory inspections and mock-up reviews
• Review prototypes samples and fabrication methodologies
• Verify fabrication quality and compliance with approved designs
• Monitor progress of fabrication packages and production schedules
• Coordinate logistics transportation and installation planning
• Ensure all fabricated components satisfy conservation and collection protection requirements

Museum Showcase amp Artifact Display Coordination

• Oversee design and manufacture of museum showcases and display systems
• Ensure compliance with artifact conservation requirements including Temperature control Humidity management Lighting limitations Security requirements Environmental monitoring
• Coordinate object mounting artifact supports and display fixtures
• Work closely with registrars curators and conservation teams throughout installation

Multimedia amp Interactive Experience Management

• Coordinate integration of multimedia and AV systems within exhibitions
• Oversee installation of Interactive exhibits Projection systems LED displays Immersive environments Audio systems Digital interpretation technologies
• Ensure all interactive experiences function according to approved user experience objectives
• Manage testing and commissioning activities

Quality Assurance amp Compliance

• Develop and implement exhibition quality control procedures
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits
• Verify compliance with Design intent Technical specifications International museum standards Accessibility standards Safety regulations
• Track defects and manage snagging and close-out processes
• Review and approve contractor quality documentation

Project Planning amp Schedule Management

• Monitor project schedules and exhibition delivery timelines
• Coordinate design fabrication procurement and installation activities
• Identify schedule risks and propose recovery plans
• Track progress against milestones and project KPIs
• Prepare progress reports and executive updates

Stakeholder amp Client Management

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients consultants contractors fabricators and museum operating teams
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops
• Present project updates to senior management and government representatives
• Support decision-making processes through technical evaluations and recommendations
• Manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle

Procurement amp Contract Administration

• Support procurement of exhibition contractors and specialist vendors
• Review technical bid submissions and evaluate contractor capabilities
• Participate in tender clarification processes
• Review variations claims and change requests
• Monitor contractual compliance and project deliverables

Testing Commissioning amp Handover

• Manage exhibition testing and commissioning activities
• Verify functionality of exhibition systems and visitor experiences
• Coordinate operational readiness reviews
• Oversee training of museum operations staff
• Ensure completion of punch lists and defect rectification
• Review as-built documentation warranties and maintenance manuals
• Support final handover and opening preparations

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering, Museum Studies, Exhibition Design or a related field.10+ years of experience in exhibition design, museum projects, cultural developments, or visitor attractions.Proven experience delivering high-profile museum projects in the Middle East.Experience supervising exhibition fit-out and specialist installation contractors.Strong understanding of museum conservation and collection care requirements.Experience with government, cultural, and heritage sector clients.