Design Manager For Real estate Development Co.

A Leading Holding Company in the Eastern Province ...; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A prominent real estate firm in the Riyadh Region is seeking an experienced Project Architect to oversee design processes and ensure alignment with project goals. The ideal candidate will possess an architectural degree, a license, and at least 10 years of experience in real estate. Responsibilities include leading design discussions, evaluating project requirements, and communicating effectively with senior management. The role promises a dynamic work environment focused on delivering high-quality projects in line with specified budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• 10 years of minimum experience with real-estate companies.
• Technical knowledge of the design process.
• Ability to work in multifaceted environments.
• Dependable and flexible in approach.

Responsibilities

• Serve as sponsor for all design issues concerning the project.
• Evaluate leasing requirements and provide alternate solutions.
• Communicate overall project goals to the consultant team.
• Participate in Value Engineering sessions to meet design goals.
• Present project designs to Senior Management for approvals.

Skills

Creativity

Effective supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Team leading

Problem resolution

Communication skills

Education

Architectural Degree

Architectural License

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Evaluate given leasing requirements and provide alternate solutions to meet Project goals.
• Communicate to the Project Consultant Team overall goals for the Project including the program, aesthetics, budget and schedule.
• Participate in continual Value Engineering sessions to assure the overall design goals are met.
• Provide support in establishing scope of service and appropriate budgets for services by Project Architect, Project Designer and other design professionals.
• Review the design concepts and drawings for the Project and provide feedback, design suggestions and alternatives to assist in meeting Simon goals for the Project.
• Provide information to consultants regarding the “back of house” and “Management Areas” requirements based on operating properties needs and Simon design criteria.
• Establish a schedule, scope and agenda of materials for presentation to Senior Management.
• Present Project design to Senior Management (individually or in groups) to secure the necessary approvals.
• Make necessary site visits for Project meetings to review progress of construction and mock-ups and participate in resolving design related problems.
• Assist the Director of Specialty Tenant Coordination in preparing the design criteria for the Tenant Handbooks and review specific tenant design submittals as required.
• Review submittals for design intent for all Anchor tenants.
• Provide input for the procurement and installation.

Qualifications

• Architectural Degree
• Previous experience with real‑estate companies.
• Architectural License
• 10 years experience minimum
• Technical knowledge of the design process
• Be creative and innovative
• Effective supervisory and organizational skills
• Be able to lead teams
• Be able to motivate self and team members
• Be able to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Be flexible and dependable
• Be able to work in multifaceted working environments
• Be able to produce quality projects consistently
• Be able to efficiently communicate in both written and oral

About The Company

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