Senior Design Project Manager – Urban Core Delivery

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a delivery-focused Design Project Manager to drive design development through construction delivery for major Urban Core developments in Saudi Arabia. You will coordinate consultants, contractors and internal teams to meet programme, quality, cost and project objectives.

The role requires 7+ years in design and project management within large-scale developments, with client-side experience and strong lifecycle understanding. Middle East experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in design management and project management.
• Experience delivering large-scale mixed-use, commercial, retail, hospitality or urban development projects.
• Strong understanding of the full design lifecycle through to construction and handover.
• Client-side/developer experience preferred, with coordination capabilities.
• Middle East and major complex development experience highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process from concept through detailed design and construction delivery.
• Support the development and implementation of project design strategies, programmes and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design consultants, contractors and key project stakeholders.
• Monitor design progress, identify risks and drive timely resolution of design interface issues.
• Manage design reviews, technical coordination, approvals and design change processes.
• Ensure designs meet project requirements, quality standards, constructability and delivery objectives.
• Work closely with Development, Commercial, Construction, Planning and other project functions.
• Support procurement activities, consultant management and contractor design coordination.
• Provide clear reporting on design progress, risks, key decisions and required actions.

Skills

Design management

Project management

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management degree

Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a delivery-focused Design Project Manager to drive design development through construction delivery for major Urban Core developments in Saudi Arabia. You will coordinate consultants, contractors and internal teams to meet programme, quality, cost and project objectives.

The role requires 7+ years in design and project management within large-scale developments, with client-side experience and strong lifecycle understanding. Middle East experience is a plus.