Project Design Director

Hill International, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international project management firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager in Riyadh with over 25 years of experience in large mixed-use construction schemes. The role involves managing the design team and stakeholders, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring quality outcomes. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in architecture and have a track record in fast-paced environments, alongside strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 25 years of post-graduate experience required.
• 12 years of large mixed-use construction experience needed.
• 5 years in Senior Manager/Director capacity.
• Chartered Member of RIBA or similar required.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall design management and responsibility for the program.
• Manage stakeholders, consultants, and principals.
• Perform design reviews and suggest value engineering.
• Contribute to urban planning and design of the product.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Design management

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelors degree in Architecture

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities

Overall Design Management Leadership & Responsibility for the Program during Pre-Contracts & Post Contract stages.

Leadership of the full Design Team.

Reporting direct to the Program Director.

Overall management of Stakeholders / Consultants / Principals across the overall Program

Interfacing with all Program Stakeholders (internal and external) in fulfillment of role and ensuring optimum outcomes.

Design management and review, master development projects, preparation of scope of service, evaluation of tenders.

Managing multiple Consultants and Contractors, managing Hill Design & Technical Team and Clients.

Identify scope gaps and suggest, within a short time course of actions, to rectify as necessary.

Manages the RFI process and obtains required replies from the client.

Perform redline reviews of all plans during each design stage for suggested value engineering.

Contribute with the urban planning and design of product. Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Bachelors degree in Architecture.

At least 25 years of post-graduate experience with 12 years of exposure to large mixed-use construction schemes and at least 5 years in a Senior Manager / Director capacity.

Chartered Member of RIBA (or similar).

PMC Background.

PMP, CIOB, or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.

Strong track record in delivering projects in a fast-moving and challenging environment.

Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications, including excel and word.

Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Excellent communication and organization skills.