Senior Manager - Structural and Civil (CDU11) - 20003759

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Senior Manager - Structural and Civil-Stations to oversee the design process for major infrastructure projects including train and metro stations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s in Structural or Civil Engineering with over 10 years of design management experience, a strong grasp of building regulations, and excellent communication skills. This role offers the chance to deliver innovative design solutions and lead collaborative efforts with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in design management, focusing on infrastructure projects.
• Experience in management of complex train and metro stations.
• Strong understanding of building codes, regulations, and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Develop design briefs and contract documentation to support procurement strategy.
• Manage design consultants to ensure timely delivery of project information.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work with diverse teams

Adept at reading drawings, specifications and digital models

Experience with design software and tools

Strong English skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager - Structural and Civil-Stations to enhance the TBU and Grand Central Station (GCS) team. This role will be responsible for the Structural and Civil elements of the design process, ensuring the project reflects the architectural vision but is constructable and resilient. Key areas of focus will be design excellence, human centered design, exceptional customer experience and intuitive wayfinding. The ideal candidate will have a background in Structural or Civil and have extensive experience in the design and development of large complex train stations and or metro stations.

The Director is a key member of the TBU and GSC team and will be responsible for developing the GCS design from pre-concept through to detailed design and delivery. They will be responsible for providing technical support to effectively deliver an asset that meets the cost and program requirements. The design must also celebrate the beauty of the natural landscape, ecology and landforms of Qiddiya as well as the vibrancy, fun and excitement of the new city.

The Senior Manager - Structural and Civil-Stations will work closely with external stakeholders and internal teams to ensure their requirements have been appropriately incorporated into the design process. They are responsible for ensuring the appropriate parties have reviewed and commented at each stage of the design.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Manager - Structural and Civil-Stations in leading and managing the design process ensuring alignment with the project goals, regulatory standards and a high level of design excellence.
• Be or become familiar with the Qiddiya design standards and project objectives and vision.
• Support in the development of the project requirements as the design develops, specifically all aspects of Structural and Civil ensuring that the project remains in budget.
• Develop design briefs and contract documentation to support in the project procurement strategy and goals.
• Oversee and liaise on all aspects of the project's structural design including but not limited to blast, earthquake, resilience, durability, civil. They must coordinate with other discipline specialists.
• Manage the design process by coordinating with the project consultants ensuring conformity to the project stated objectives.
• Ensure the designs meet the level of detailing and high-quality standards expected for Qiddiya at each design stage.
• Develop strong and collaborative working relationships with various external stakeholders and internal departments within Qiddiya Investment Company to effectively manage the required interfaces at the appropriate times.
• Manage design consultants to produce information to program.
• Regularly attend progress meetings with the design consultants to ensure progress. This may require regular foreign travel.
• Support the implementation of sustainability and health and safety initiatives.
• Review digital models, drawings and design information produced by the consultants. Be responsible for ensuring timely review and appropriate comment of documentation by the relevant stakeholders and internal parties.
• Manage design change and instructions as required relating to your discipline.
• Liaise with the Program, Construction and Delivery Teams to understand project programs, budgets and quality issues.
• Coordinate the design process from design to construction and operations. This includes, but is not limited to:

1. Having a working understanding of the level of drawing and specification content that is required at each stage of the design process.
2. The ability to navigate the internal governance, permitting and approvals processes.
3. Being fully capable of managing consultant and contractor performance, progress and functional meetings and producing appropriate and timely minutes and actions.

• Assess the suitability of the material proposed in the designs to ensure conformity to the vision, specifications, including durability and performance objectives.
• Prepare documentation for regular design progress reports update to the Project Executive and others as required.
• Assist in the management of the production of as-built drawings and preparation of O+M manuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in design management, specifically in management infrastructure projects and complex train and metro stations. Understanding structures, large complex roofs and high-speed rail is also beneficial.
• Strong experience showcasing the development of high-performing stations with a focus on customer experience and innovative design solutions.
• Adept at reading drawings, specifications and digital models.
• Strong English skills (spoken and written). Arabic language skills are desirable but not mandatory.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently deliver design presentations to large groups and VIP audiences.
• Experience with design software and tools.
• Ability to work with diverse teams.
• Strong understanding of building codes, regulations, and sustainability practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and rise to challenging goals.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to set clear goals, motivate teams and produce results.