Design Manager For Real estate Development Co.

A Leading Holding Company in the Eastern Province ...; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading holding company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a seasoned Project Design Manager to oversee project goals, budget, and team performance. The role requires an architectural degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, focusing on creative solutions and effective leadership to meet project design and operational objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in architectural project design.
• Technical knowledge of the design process is essential.
• Previous experience with real estate companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide design input and engage in value engineering sessions.
• Review design concepts for compliance with project goals.
• Communicate project goals and manage relationships with consultants.

Skills

Creativity

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory Skills

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

Architectural Degree

Architectural License

Job description

Sponsor for all design issues concerning the Project during the design process and during construction, taking responsibility for continually reinforcing those goals with the Project Team while being respectful to the Project budget and schedule.

Provides Project design input and comments in team meetings and formulates solutions to allow the tenant’s needs to be satisfied within the building constraints.

Evaluates given leasing requirements and provides alternate solutions to meet Project goals.

Communicates to the Project Consultant Team overall goals for the Project including the program, aesthetics, budget, and schedule.

Participates in continual Value Engineering sessions to ensure the overall design goals are met.

Provides support in establishing scope of service and appropriate budgets for services by Project Architect, Project Designer, and other design professionals.

Reviews the design concepts and drawings for the Project and provides feedback, design suggestions, and alternatives to assist in meeting Simon's goals for the Project.

Provides information to consultants regarding the “back of house” and “Management Areas” requirements based on operating properties needs and Simon design criteria.

Establishes a schedule, scope, and agenda of materials for presentation to Senior Management.

Presents Project design to Senior Management (individually or in groups) to secure necessary approvals.

Makes site visits for Project meetings to review progress of construction and mock-ups and participates in resolving design-related problems.

Assists the Director of Specialty Tenant Coordination in preparing the design criteria for the Tenant Handbooks and reviews specific tenant design submittals as required.

Reviews submittals for design intent for all Anchor tenants.

Provides input for procurement and installation processes.

Qualifications:

• Architectural Degree
• Previous experience with real estate companies
• Architectural License
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Technical knowledge of the design process
• Creativity and innovation
• Effective supervisory and organizational skills
• Ability to lead teams
• Motivational skills for self and team members
• Timely issue resolution
• Flexibility and dependability
• Ability to work in multifaceted environments
• Consistent quality project delivery
• Strong written and oral communication skills

About The Company:

A leading Holding Company in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.