Project Manager

ACCIONA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 380,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA in Riyadh seeks a Design Project Manager to lead architectural design from concept through construction documents for museography exhibitions. You will coordinate internal teams, consultants, and client sessions to align on design intent and delivery milestones.

You will oversee design quality, regulatory compliance, and integration with MEP and structural systems, ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, and contractual terms while maintaining creative vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of experience in museography/exhibition projects and design/development implementation.
• Strong English communication and leadership in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the internal architectural exhibition content project team.
• Coordinate with client presentations, workshops, and reviews to align design vision.
• Oversee design coordination, building envelope details, and code compliance.
• Manage design schedules, subcontracts, and project profitability and staffing.
• Support construction phase with design intent validation and site visits.

Skills

Fluent in English

Team Leadership

Design Excellence

Project Management

Regulatory Awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture/Interior Design/Engineering

Job description

The Design Project Manager is responsible for leadingmanagingand delivering the architectural design scope of a project from initial concept through final construction documentationand periodic design review during constructionThis role focuses on managing the architectural teamcontent teamdesign and content development consultantsdesign qualitycreative visionproject and client communicationand regulatory approvalsThe ideal candidate bridges creative design excellence with operational rigor ensuring architectural and content concepts are fully developedtechnically soundcompliant with regulationsand delivered on schedule and within design fees and applicable contractual terms and conditions.

Job Description

Design Team amp Process Leadership

Lead and manage the internal architectural exhibition content project teamProject ArchitectsLandscape DesignersExhibition DesignersContent CuratorsetcEstablish the project design workflowsetting internal milestones for Schematic DesignSDDesign DevelopmentDDand Construction DocumentsCDuntil issuing IFTIssued for TenderIFCissued for ConstructionpackagesCoordinate directly with specialized design consultantsInterior DesignLandscape ArchitectureLightingMEPStructuralAcousticSustainability LEEDetc

Client Relationship amp Vision Alignment

Serve as the primary point of contact for the client and project stakeholdersPrepare and lead client design presentationsworkshopsand review sessionsTranslate client aspirations and functional programs into clear design briefs and design strategies

Design Coordination amp Quality Assurance

Ensure design integrity is maintained from initial conceptual sketches through detailed construction drawingsOversee spatial coordinationbuilding envelope detailszoning complianceand building code reviewse gADA AccessibilityLife SafetyFire CodesFacilitate interdisciplinary coordination meetings to ensure structural and MEP engineering systems integrate seamlessly into the architectural design

Design Contract Schedule amp Resource Management

Management of subcontracts with the support of the company structural departmentslegalfinanceLead and management of the project from the legal and commercial financial perspectiveas well as from the operationalproject costand resourcing sideDevelop and maintain the detailed design scheduleTrack design deliverables against project milestones to ensure timely submission to clientsauthorities having jurisdictionAHJsand contractorsMonitor internal design team staffingworkloadhoursand project profitability fee usage

Design Intent Support Construction Phase

Review and approve submittalsshop drawingsmaterial samplesetcfor design intent compliance during constructionRespond to architectural Requests for InformationRFIsfrom contractorsLead the design adaptation and execution feasibility based on a strong execution backgroundConduct periodic site visits to verify that construction aligns with approved design documents

Required Skills and Competencies

Work experience

15 years of experienceExperience working on the designdevelopment and implementation of museography exhibition projects

Qualifications

Bachelor s or Master s degree in ArchitectureInterior Design or Engineering similar from an accredited university

Professional skills

• - Fluent in English min C21 level - Team Leadership wide experience in multidisciplinary teams and suppliers management - Design Excellence Strong aesthetic sense space planning ability and knowledge of building systems materials and detailing Work experience:
• 15 years of experience.
• Experience working on the design, development and implementation of museography/exhibition projects.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering similar from an accredited university.
• Professional skills:
• - Fluent in English (min C21 level).
• - Team Leadership: wide experience in multidisciplinary teams and suppliers management.
• - Design Excellence: Strong aesthetic sense, space planning ability, and knowledge of building systems, materials, and detailing.
• - Project Management: Coordination and monitoring of all disciplines included in the project, including but not limited to the client/stakeholders and subcontractors interface, project organization and reporting. (scenery, showcase, lighting, audiovisual equipment).
• - Management of the site supervision team and the contractors and sub-contractors.
• - Software, Code and Regulatory Expertise: Working working knowledge with local specifications.