Manager - Project Management Design - Mixed-Use - Urban Core (REQ737)

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya | القدية is seeking a delivery-focused design project manager to lead design development across disciplines toward successful construction delivery for major Urban Core developments. You will coordinate consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders, manage design reviews and change processes, and ensure alignment with programme, quality, cost and project objectives, while mitigating risks.

Applicants should have 7+ years in design management within large-scale developments and

Qualifications

• Degree holder with design management and PM experience on major development programmes.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary consultants and contractors.
• Strong understanding of design lifecycle from concept to handover.
• Client-side/developer experience preferred in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process from concept through detailed design and construction delivery
• Support development and implementation of project design strategies, programmes and deliverables
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design consultants, contractors and key project stakeholders
• Monitor design progress, identify risks and drive timely resolution of design and interface issues
• Manage design reviews, technical coordination, approvals and design change processes
• Ensure designs meet project requirements, quality standards, constructability and delivery objectives
• Work closely with Development, Commercial, Construction, Planning and other project functions
• Support procurement activities, consultant management and contractor design coordination
• Provide clear reporting on design progress, risks, key decisions and required actions

Skills

Design management

Project management

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Stakeholder management

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

We're looking for a delivery-focused design project manager who can operate effectively across multiple disciplines and drive design development through to successful construction delivery. Support the successful design and project delivery of major Urban Core developments, ensuring design activities are effectively coordinated across consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders, while maintaining alignment with programme, quality, cost and overall project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process from concept through detailed design and construction delivery
• Support the development and implementation of project design strategies, programmes and deliverables
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design consultants, contractors and key project stakeholders
• Monitor design progress, identify risks and drive timely resolution of design and interface issues
• Manage design reviews, technical coordination, approvals and design change processes
• Ensure designs meet project requirements, quality standards, constructability and delivery objectives
• Work closely with Development, Commercial, Construction, Planning and other project functions
• Support procurement activities, consultant management and contractor design coordination
• Provide clear reporting on design progress, risks, key decisions and required actions

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
• At least 7+ years of experience in design management and project management within major construction or development programmes
• Experience delivering large-scale mixed-use, commercial, retail, hospitality or urban development projects
• Strong understanding of the full design lifecycle through to construction and handover
• Client-side/developer experience preferred, with strong consultant and contractor coordination capabilities
• Middle East and major complex development experience highly advantageous