Senior Design Manager

Mace; Umluj; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Umluj, KSA, seeks a design management professional to oversee luxury project developments. The role involves managing design processes, ensuring quality compliance, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates must have extensive experience in high-value hospitality or residential projects, along with a strong skillset in interior design and project management. The company values safety, integrity, and opportunity for all employees.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in luxury hospitality or residential projects required.
• Capability in design reviews and construction submittals focused on quality.
• Competence in oversight of procurement agents and bespoke production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design management process and meet tight deadlines.
• Lead design resources and manage daily operations of assigned projects.
• Develop and implement new design management tools.

Skills

Design management

Interior design documentation

BIM/CDE proficiency

Reporting

Negotiation

Job description

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.

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.