Assistant Project Manager (Museums/Cultural Institutions)

Snc-Lavalin; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Well-being program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager to coordinate exhibition design management and construction supervision for high-profile museum projects across cultural assets. The role interfaces with designers, fabricators, contractors, conservators, and government representatives to meet schedules and conservation requirements.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, review design and construction deliverables, and ensure safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering, Museum Studies or related field.
• 10+ years of exhibition design, museum, cultural or visitor attraction experience.
• Proven track record 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, heritage sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Exhibition Design Management from concept through execution and delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and review documentation.
• Supervise on-site exhibition fit-out, installations, and compliance.
• Monitor construction activities, shop drawings, and material submittals.
• Coordinate installation sequencing and risk mitigation.
• Oversee fabrication, showcases, and multimedia integration.
• Manage QA, approvals, and handover to client teams.
• Maintain schedules, budgets, and progress reporting.
• Stakeholder and client liaison across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Exhibition design

Construction supervision

Stakeholder engagement

BIM coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture/related field

Tools

BIM

Job description

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Assistant Project 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 & Construction Supervision on Specialist Museums, Cultural Institutions & Visitor Experience Projects.

The APM for Exhibition Design Management & 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.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Exhibition Design ManagementManage 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 & 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.
2. Construction Supervision & Site ManagementSupervise 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.
3. Exhibition Fabrication OversightManage 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.
4. Museum Showcase & Artifact Display CoordinationOversee 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.
5. Multimedia & Interactive Experience ManagementCoordinate 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.
6. Quality Assurance & ComplianceDevelop 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.
7. Project Planning & Schedule ManagementMonitor 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.
8. Stakeholder & Client ManagementServe 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.
9. Procurement & Contract AdministrationSupport 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.
10. Testing, Commissioning & HandoverManage 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.

About you

• 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.
• Technical Competencies Exhibition Design Development Museum Planning Construction Supervision Fit‑Out Management Exhibit Fabrication Showcase Design & Installation Multimedia Integration Visitor Experience Design Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) Procurement & Tender Management Risk Management Contract Administration Stakeholder Engagement BIM and Design Coordination.

Preferred Project Experience

• National Museums
• Cultural District Developments
• Heritage Interpretation Centers
• Visitor Experience Centers
• Science Museums
• Children’s Museums
• Art Museums
• Archaeological Museums
• World Expo Pavilions
• Immersive Cultural Attractions
• UNESCO Heritage Visitor Facilities

Rewards & benefits

• Tax‑free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Well‑being Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.