Senior Interior Design Manager - PMC

Mace; Al Jubayl; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a project manager for a luxury mixed-use development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management consultancy within the GCC region, focusing on high-end design and client relationship management. This role requires a commitment to safety and sustainability while mentoring a team and driving project success.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of PMC experience in the GCC region.
• Possess necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia.
• Experience in high-value projects or programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead refurbishment projects with high-end interior finishes.
• Manage design resources and daily operations across projects.
• Ensure adherence to management systems and project roles.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Design Management

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Job description

Position status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is expected to commence in June, subject to approval. If you wish to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places that bring transformative impacts to our people, communities, and societies worldwide. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consulting business, we leverage our unique combination of practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock potential in every project.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on a large luxury mixed-use development in Riyadh, KSA. Mace provides project management consultancy services.

Our values shape our consulting approach and define the people we seek to join us on this journey:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• Be an advocate for Mace's value of safety first, leading and maintaining high standards for safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and compliance in your design resources.
• Possess technical expertise in local health and safety regulations relevant to your project portfolio.
• Champion a diverse, inclusive, and wellbeing-focused working environment.

Client focus – Deliver on our promise:

• Lead refurbishment projects involving high-end interior finishes.
• Act as the operational manager for design managers or other design resources deployed on projects.
• Deliver design management to achieve strategic outcomes and KPIs, influencing development directly.
• Maintain relationships as the main client contact for design issues.
• Develop and execute annual business plans within set deadlines and budgets.
• Manage design resources and daily operations across projects.
• Present management review data and KPIs to leadership teams.
• Support business development and work-winning activities.
• Lead relevant training initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to management systems and project roles.
• Serve as the focal point for design-related matters.
• Recommend and implement changes to delivery plans, develop new management tools, and optimize processes.
• Support procurement, contractual, and legal aspects of projects.
• Promote technical excellence and effective communication.
• Collaborate with project management office teams to ensure coordinated deliverables.
• Seek knowledge through company resources and the Centre of Excellence (CoE).
• Work towards net zero carbon goals, managing associated emissions and reductions.

Integrity – Always do the right thing:

• Implement and execute design management systems to meet statutory, legal, and contractual standards.
• Support strategic development for long-term sustainability of the business.
• Make a positive impact on people, clients, and the planet, holding others accountable to Mace's values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

• Mentor, coach, and develop your team, fostering knowledge sharing.
• Network, innovate, and stay abreast of best practices, utilizing Mace’s knowledge resources.
• Leverage your network to support business development and project wins.

Requirements:

• Possess the necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia and relevant experience on high-value projects or programs within a project management consultancy, suitable for immigration and client approval.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design (or equivalent).
• Have at least five years of PMC experience in the GCC region, demonstrating expertise in project management consultancy.

Please note: Visa approval in Saudi Arabia depends on background checks, qualifications, and age restrictions.

Mace values diversity and is an inclusive employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Additionally, consider using our Employee Referral Scheme to recommend talented contacts via the ‘Refer a Friend’ feature.