Senior Manager Architecture KSA (Architecture, Design & Construction)

Hilton; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hotel brand is seeking a Senior Manager Architecture in Riyadh to oversee design and architectural standards across various projects. Candidates must be qualified architects with significant hospitality design experience and fluency in Arabic and English. This full-time role involves frequent travel and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Qualified architect with strong design and space planning skills.
• Significant experience in hospitality design is essential.
• Ability to communicate fluently in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director with architecture responsibilities and project schedules.
• Support architectural design for all projects within KSA.
• Conduct periodic site visits during construction with project directors.

Skills

Problem solving

Collaborating under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit

Education

University degree or extensive experience

Qualified architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft 365 applications

Bluebeam PDF Revu

Job description

Position Statement

Position Statement

The Senior Manager will assist in the review and development of the architecture process across Development hotel projects in KSA. The AD&C team provides support to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders facilitating pipeline growth of all Hilton brands across the region. Working closely with the Director of Architecture in KSA to enhance the quality of design and all architectural responsibilities associated with development growth supporting stakeholders in the KSA region.

Position Summary

As the Senior Manager Architecture KSA you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards :

• Assist the Director with all architecture responsibilities including technical review of all specifications, detailed planning drawings and construction details to meet both Brand and technical standards participating in value engineering opportunities working with vendors and Project Directors to meet project schedules and any design issue that impacts the overall success of renovations services.
• Support architectural design for all projects within KSA including new developments conversions and adaptive reuse projects particularly the presigning phase.
• Work with the development team in creating property specific area programs which will form the basis of the architectural planning brief.
• Assist development team in presigned deals to complete architectural plan reviews and direction to architects.
• Contribute to region specific requirements to global Brand standards for all Hilton Brands.

Participate at projects Design Review Workshops / Meetings.

Work with Owner / Developer design team and Project Directors. Design direct and guide consultants on each project to achieve Hilton Brands standards and requirements.

Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations to Owner / Developers Hilton management and Architecture Design & Construction.

Conduct project handovers with Project Directors upon signing of all deals.

Assist the AD&C team in the review of conversion opportunities to Hilton Brands.

Prepare presentations of selected projects for submittal to DRC (Design Review Committee).

Participate in postopening Design reviews with Operation and AD&C.

Support Project Directors with Interior Design feedback on projects when required.

Stays knowledgeable about the Hotel Design industry and works to introduce new products and materials to the company as well as guiding design groups to their availability and potential project application.

Liaise with other AD&C functions including Interior Design team Engineers as well as internal Hilton departments such as Brand / F&B team / Operations as required.

Periodic site visits during construction with project directors to monitor the quality of work.

Close liaison with all Hilton brand representatives lending architectural support to all brand initiatives and new brand rollouts relative to region.

Conduct project handovers with Hilton Project Directors once new projects are signed.

Building rapport with the development team internal departments consultants owners and franchisees to ensure effective working relationships.

The role will require frequent travel to projects in KSA and UAE.

What are we looking for

Applicants must be a qualified Architect and have a proven background within hospitality design / the hotel sector. Additional skills / experience will include the following :

• Excels in problem solving working under pressure and collaborating to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple projects across multiple countries with different stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with strong work ethic punctual nature and a dedicated team member.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and build working relationships across the region. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD / Revit Microsoft 365 applications Bluebeam PDF Revu.
• Upholds ethical standards handles sensitive information with absolute discretion and takes initiative to achieve goals.

Required Qualifications

• University degree or extensive experience in lieu.
• Qualified architect with strong design space planning skills and hotel understanding.
• Significant experience in hospitality design.
• A thorough understanding of hospitality architecture.
• Ability to speak, write and communicate fluently in Arabic and English.
• Ability to access the Holy Cities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently working for or previously employed by a major international hotel company in similar capacity or major design or management role in architectural practice specialising in hotel and large mixed‑use developments across KSA.

EOE / AA / Disabled / Veterans

Employment Type

Full‑Time