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Senior Design Manager

Mace Group

Saudi Arabia

On-site

SAR 200,000 - 300,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A project management consultancy in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced individual to oversee design management for a luxury-use development in Umluj. The candidate should possess a significant background in luxury hospitality or residential projects, and be skilled in design documentation and procurement processes. This role offers a chance to lead design resources and manage operations while ensuring quality compliance across all projects.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in luxury hospitality or residential projects.
  • Strong background in FFE processes and procurement.
  • Necessary visa criteria for Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design management, adhering to deadlines.
  • Lead and manage daily operations of design resources.
  • Present KPIs to leadership and ensure adherence to systems.

Skills

Design Management
Interior Design Documentation
Reporting and Negotiation
BIM/CDE Proficiency
Job description

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

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project:

This is an opportunity to work on a large luxury-use development in Umluj, KSA. Mace are providing project management consultancy services.

You’ll be responsible for:
  • Oversee and drive the design Management process, adhering to tight deadlines and coordinating with numerous consultants.
  • Lead and manage design resources and daily operations for assigned projects; act as focal point for all design-related matters.
  • Present KPIs to leadership; ensure adherence to management systems, roles, and responsibilities.
  • Develop and implement new design management tools and operating processes.
  • Support and influence procurement routes, contractual, and legal aspects of projects.
  • Lead training initiatives; utilize company knowledge base and CoE; collaborate with PMO teams to ensure coordinated deliverables and promote technical excellence.
You’ll need to have:
  • Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have relevant work experience working on high valued projects/ programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval.
  • Extensive years of experience in similar roles, with a strong background in luxury hospitality or residential projects, including FFE and brand standards.
  • Skilled in interior design documentation, design reviews, construction submittals, and site/factory inspections with a focus on quality and compliance.
  • Knowledge of FFE processes, procurement, bespoke production, and oversight of procurement agents.
  • Strong reporting, negotiation, BIM/CDE proficiency, and collaboration across disciplines with attention to safety and documentation accuracy.
Our values
  • Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.
  • Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.
  • Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.
  • Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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