Senior Design Manager, Architecture & Delivery (KSA)

Arada; Riyadh; Sur place; SAR 350 000 - 520 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Arada in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Design Manager to lead architectural design delivery across concept through construction, coordinating with development, construction, and consultants to ensure design intent, quality and regulatory compliance are achieved within project timelines.

The candidate should bring 12+ years in architectural design management, strong leadership, BIM proficiency, and experience with Saudi regulations, ideally within a leading developer or international consultancy.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in architectural design management.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale developments (mixed-use, residential, hospitality, retail, commercial).
• Strong experience managing architectural consultants through all project stages.
• Middle East experience preferred, Saudi Arabia experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of Saudi development regulations and Saudi Building Code.
• Experience with international design consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of BIM and digital design delivery.
• Proficiency in design software including Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsabilités

• Lead architectural design management from concept to construction stages.
• Manage local and international consultants for quality, compliance and timely delivery.
• Coordinate architecture with structural, MEP, infrastructure, landscape and interiors.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Codes and local regulations, sustainability and Fire & Life Safety.
• Drive design excellence through reviews, value engineering, QA, and design optimization.
• Collaborate with Development, Commercial, Construction, Procurement and PM teams to balance design, cost and programme.
• Support consultant and contractor procurement, RFP evaluations, and tender reviews.
• Provide technical leadership during construction, reviewing RFIs, shop drawings and submissions.
• Establish and improve design management processes, governance and reporting.

Connaissances

Design coordination

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Decision making

Time management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Report writing and presentation

Location knowledge (Riyadh)

Outils

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

BIM processes

Description du poste

Arada in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Design Manager to lead architectural design delivery across concept through construction, coordinating with development, construction, and consultants to ensure design intent, quality and regulatory compliance are achieved within project timelines.

The candidate should bring 12+ years in architectural design management, strong leadership, BIM proficiency, and experience with Saudi regulations, ideally within a leading developer or international consultancy.