Senior Project Manager (Museums/Cultural Institutions)

Atkins Realis Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Riyadh is seeking a senior SPM for Exhibition Design Management and Construction Supervision to lead coordination from concept through fabrication and handover for world-class museum exhibitions.

You will interface with curators, designers, fabricators, contractors and conservators to ensure designs meet timelines, budgets and conservation requirements, while upholding international standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering or Museum Studies.
• Minimum 15 years in exhibition design, museums, cultural developments or visitor attractions.
• Proven delivery of high-profile museum projects in the Middle East.
• Experience supervising exhibition fit-out and specialist installation contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead exhibition design development from concept through construction documentation and delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to align with curatorial narratives and operational needs.
• Oversee fabrication, installation, testing and commissioning for exhibitions.
• Ensure compliance with museum conservation, safety and international standards.
• Manage quality assurance, reviews, and snagging processes.

Skills

Museum design experience

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

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The SPM for Exhibition Design Management amp Construction Supervision is responsible for leading the coordination implementation and delivery of world-class museum exhibitions and cultural experiences from concept design through fabrication installation commissioning and handover The role ensures that exhibition environments interpretive displays multimedia systems showcases graphics artifacts and visitor experience elements are delivered to the highest international standards while meeting project objectives schedules budgets and conservation requirements The specialist acts as the key interface between museum stakeholders designers architects exhibit fabricators contractors multimedia integrators conservators and project management teams throughout the project lifecycle

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Exhibition Design ManagementManage exhibition design development from concept through detailed design and execution Review and coordinate schematic concept detailed and construction documentation Ensure exhibition designs align with curatorial narratives visitor experience strategies and operational requirements Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including Exhibition DesignersInterior DesignersArchitectsGraphic DesignersLighting DesignersAV amp Multimedia ConsultantsExperience DesignersConservatorsFacilitate design workshops and stakeholder reviews Monitor design deliverables and ensure compliance with project milestones Ensure design solutions are practical buildable maintainable and operationally sustainable
2. Construction Supervision amp Site ManagementSupervise exhibition fit-out and installation works on-site Monitor contractor and fabricator performance against approved drawings and specifications Conduct regular inspections to verify workmanship quality and compliance Review method statements shop drawings and material submittals Ensure exhibition construction activities comply with local regulations international museum standards and health and safety requirements Identify construction risks and implement mitigation strategies Coordinate installation sequencing to avoid conflicts between trades
3. Exhibition Fabrication OversightManage exhibit fabrication processes including factory inspections and mock-up reviews Review prototypes samples and fabrication methodologies Verify fabrication quality and compliance with approved designs Monitor progress of fabrication packages and production schedules Coordinate logistics transportation and installation planning Ensure all fabricated components satisfy conservation and collection protection requirements
4. Museum Showcase amp Artifact Display CoordinationOversee design and manufacture of museum showcases and display systems Ensure compliance with artifact conservation requirements including Temperature controlHumidity managementLighting limitationsSecurity requirementsEnvironmental monitoringCoordinate object mounting artifact supports and display fixtures Work closely with registrars curators and conservation teams throughout installation
5. Multimedia amp Interactive Experience ManagementCoordinate integration of multimedia and AV systems within exhibitions Oversee installation of Interactive exhibitsProjection systemsLED displaysImmersive environmentsAudio systemsDigital interpretation technologiesEnsure all interactive experiences function according to approved user experience objectives Manage testing and commissioning activities
6. Quality Assurance amp ComplianceDevelop and implement exhibition quality control procedures Conduct site inspections and quality audits Verify compliance with Design intentTechnical specificationsInternational museum standardsAccessibility standardsSafety regulationsTrack defects and manage snagging and close-out processes Review and approve contractor quality documentation

About you

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Architecture Interior Design Construction Management Engineering Museum Studies Exhibition Design or a related field 15 years of experience in exhibition design museum projects cultural developments or visitor attractions Proven experience delivering high-profile museum projects in the Middle East Experience supervising exhibition fit-out and specialist installation contractors Strong understanding of museum conservation and collection care requirements Experience with government cultural and heritage sector clients Technical CompetenciesExhibition Design DevelopmentMuseum PlanningConstruction SupervisionFit-Out Management