Senior Design Project Manager – Architecture & Exhibitions

Acciona; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Design Project Manager in Riyadh to lead the architectural design scope from concept to Construction Documents, coordinating internal teams and external consultants. You will manage client communications, design quality, and regulatory approvals, delivering on schedule and within design fees.

The ideal candidate has 15 years of experience in museography/exhibition projects, a degree in Architecture or related field, and fluent English.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in design/project management, preferably in museography/exhibition projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering from an accredited university.
• Fluent in English (min C21 level).

Responsibilities

• Lead internal architectural/exhibition/content project team (Project Architects, Landscape Designers, Exhibition Designers, Content Curators, etc.).
• Establish the project design workflow, milestones for SD, DD, and CD stages until IFT/IFC packages.
• Coordinate with specialized design consultants (Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Lighting, MEP, Structural, Acoustic, Sustainability/LEED).
• Serve as primary client contact and lead design presentations/workshops.
• Ensure design integrity from concept sketches to detailed drawings and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Design Excellence

Project Management

Architecture Knowledge

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or Engineering

Tools

Regulatory Knowledge

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking a Design Project Manager in Riyadh to lead the architectural design scope from concept to Construction Documents, coordinating internal teams and external consultants. You will manage client communications, design quality, and regulatory approvals, delivering on schedule and within design fees.

The ideal candidate has 15 years of experience in museography/exhibition projects, a degree in Architecture or related field, and fluent English.