Design Program Manager: LDC Oversight & Delivery

Faithful+Gould Saudi Arabia Limited; AlUla; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in AlUla, KSA seeks a PMC Design Manager to supervise Lead Design Consultants across RIBA Stages 1–4, ensuring alignment with the PMC Development Framework. You will lead design reviews, manage changes, and drive cost and risk controls while coordinating with PMs and clients.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in design management on complex projects, strong communication, and proficiency with BIM platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering; PMP in project management advantageous.
• 7+ years of design management experience including PgMC/PMC managerial roles on similar projects.
• In-depth knowledge of asset types (Mixed-Use) and relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Client-appointed LDC activities and coordinate designs to align with project objectives.
• Manage design reviews, stage gateways and reporting per PM/Client requirements.
• Administer change management and assess design changes for time/cost impact.
• Support cost management, value engineering and constructability studies.
• Coordinate design processes, scheduling, and progress tracking with stakeholders.
• Lead design workshops, progress meetings and ensure full RFP scope completeness.
• Produce monthly Design Progress Reports and monitor design risk.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained across all design activities.

Skills

Project management

Design coordination

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering

PMP certification advantageous

Tools

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in AlUla, KSA seeks a PMC Design Manager to supervise Lead Design Consultants across RIBA Stages 1–4, ensuring alignment with the PMC Development Framework. You will lead design reviews, manage changes, and drive cost and risk controls while coordinating with PMs and clients.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in design management on complex projects, strong communication, and proficiency with BIM platforms.