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Our Clientis seeking an experienced and results-oriented Project Manager to join theirteam in Riyadh. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of mega real estate development projects, from initial planning to final execution.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Strategy: Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, timelines, and resource requirements for complex real estate developments.
• Formulate and execute project strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Effectively communicate project goals, roles, responsibilities, and expectations to team members.
• Stakeholder Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, contractors, regulatory authorities, and community representatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related inquiries.
• Budgeting & Financial Oversight: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and adherence to financial constraints.
• Conduct regular financial analyses and provide updates to senior management.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with mega real estate development projects.
• Implement effective risk management strategies to minimize potential disruptions.
• Quality Control: Implement and oversee quality control measures throughout all phases of the project.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
• Timeline Adherence: Monitor project timelines and milestones, identifying and addressing potential delays.
• Implement strategies to keep the project on schedule.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare regular progress reports, documenting project achievements, challenges, and resolutions.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation for future reference and audits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field (Master's degree a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Project Manager, with a focus on mega real estate development projects.
• PMP Certification required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, including social collaboration software and Microsoft Excel.

Join a dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of real estate development in Riyadh: Zabdulla

Sponsor for all design issues concerning the Project during the design process and during construction, taking responsibility for continually reinforcing those goals with the Project Team while being respectful to the Project budget and schedule.

Provides Project design input and comments in team meetings and formulates solutions to allow the tenant’s needs to be satisfied within the building constraints.

Evaluates given leasing requirements and provides alternate solutions to meet Project goals.

Communicates to the Project Consultant Team overall goals for the Project including the program, aesthetics, budget, and schedule.

Participates in continual Value Engineering sessions to ensure the overall design goals are met.

Provides support in establishing scope of service and appropriate budgets for services by Project Architect, Project Designer, and other design professionals.

Reviews the design concepts and drawings for the Project and provides feedback, design suggestions, and alternatives to assist in meeting Simon's goals for the Project.

Provides information to consultants regarding the “back of house” and “Management Areas” requirements based on operating properties needs and Simon design criteria.

Establishes a schedule, scope, and agenda of materials for presentation to Senior Management.

Presents Project design to Senior Management (individually or in groups) to secure necessary approvals.

Makes site visits for Project meetings to review progress of construction and mock-ups and participates in resolving design-related problems.

Assists the Director of Specialty Tenant Coordination in preparing the design criteria for the Tenant Handbooks and reviews specific tenant design submittals as required.

Reviews submittals for design intent for all Anchor tenants.

Provides input for procurement and installation processes.

Qualifications:

• Architectural Degree
• Previous experience with real estate companies
• Architectural License
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Technical knowledge of the design process
• Creativity and innovation
• Effective supervisory and organizational skills
• Ability to lead teams
• Motivational skills for self and team members
• Timely issue resolution
• Flexibility and dependability
• Ability to work in multifaceted environments
• Consistent quality project delivery
• Strong written and oral communication skills

About The Company:

A leading Holding Company in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

Sponsor for all design issues concerning the Project during the design process and during construction, taking responsibility for continually reinforcing those goals with the Project Team while being respectful to the Project budget and schedule.

Provides Project design input and comments in team meetings and formulates solutions to allow the tenant's needs to be satisfied within the building constraints.

Evaluates given leasing requirements and provides alternate solutions to meet Project goals.

Communicates to the Project Consultant Team overall goals for the Project including the program, aesthetics, budget, and schedule.

Participates in continual Value Engineering sessions to ensure the overall design goals are met.

Provides support in establishing scope of service and appropriate budgets for services by Project Architect, Project Designer, and other design professionals.

Reviews the design concepts and drawings for the Project and provides feedback, design suggestions, and alternatives to assist in meeting Simon's goals for the Project.

Provides information to consultants regarding the "back of house" and "Management Areas" requirements based on operating properties needs and Simon design criteria.

Establishes a schedule, scope, and agenda of materials for presentation to Senior Management.

Presents Project design to Senior Management (individually or in groups) to secure necessary approvals.

Makes site visits for Project meetings to review progress of construction and mock-ups and participates in resolving design-related problems.

Assists the Director of Specialty Tenant Coordination in preparing the design criteria for the Tenant Handbooks and reviews specific tenant design submittals as required.

Reviews submittals for design intent for all Anchor tenants.

Provides input for procurement and installation processes.

Qualifications:

• Architectural Degree
• Previous experience with real estate companies
• Architectural License
• Minimum 10 years of experience
• Technical knowledge of the design process
• Creativity and innovation
• Effective supervisory and organizational skills
• Ability to lead teams
• Motivational skills for self and team members
• Timely issue resolution
• Flexibility and dependability
• Ability to work in multifaceted environments
• Consistent quality project delivery
• Strong written and oral communication skills

About The Company:

A leading Holding Company in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

Description:

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Training Program Development and Evaluation Analyst to join the Academic Programs & Partnerships Department (AP&PD).

The Academic Programs & Partnerships Department (AP&PD) is responsible for developing a professional competent workforce in support of Saudi Aramco operations by preparing qualified professionals to meet the company’s strategic objectives.

As a Training Program Development and Evaluation Analyst you will be responsible to develop & evaluate the training programs, evaluation, and provide regular updates for the company’s professional workforce.

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Serve as a company authority in one or more of the following areas: training needs assessment, job analysis, test development and validation, or training program development & evaluation.
• Provide professional expertise in developing, delivering, and evaluating professional learning and development solutions for various sectors of the company’s workforce.
• Analyze university programs and courses in different disciplines and match them with business needs
• Conduct all training program development processes and subprocesses related to the analysis, design, development, implementation, facilitation, evaluation of learning, development, and performance solutions.
• Engage with employees, work groups, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and leaders across a variety of organizations to integrate approaches to learning, development, and performance.
• Develop and implement governance and procedures related to learning, development, and performance.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to different professional training programs.
• Provide consultation to leaders, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather data, identify needs, recommend learning, development, and performance solutions.
• Use relevant systems for e-learning, virtual learning, collaboration, mobile learning, learning management, content management, knowledge management, talent management, and performance monitoring.

Minimum Requirements

As the successful candidate you will hold a:

• Bachelor’s degree in Instructional Design, Human Resource Development or related discipline from an accredited university. Master’s degree in adult education or professional development-related discipline is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience related to adult education and instructional development and evaluation including: analysis, design, development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of learning, development, and performance solutions.
• Familiarity with instructional design and instructional development models such as: ADDIE and ADDIEM.
• Certification Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or similar professional certification is a plus.
• Familiarity of using learning technologies, such as: learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.), and e-learning development tools (Storyline).

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.

Job ID: 15844

Tagged as: Academic Programs & Partnerships Dept

Description:

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco's value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations' spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

We are seeking a Training Program Development and Evaluation Analyst to join the Academic Programs & Partnerships Department (AP&PD).

The Academic Programs & Partnerships Department (AP&PD) is responsible for developing a professional competent workforce in support of Saudi Aramco operations by preparing qualified professionals to meet the company's strategic objectives.

As a Training Program Development and Evaluation Analyst you will be responsible to develop & evaluate the training programs, evaluation, and provide regular updates for the company's professional workforce.

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Serve as a company authority in one or more of the following areas: training needs assessment, job analysis, test development and validation, or training program development & evaluation.
• Provide professional expertise in developing, delivering, and evaluating professional learning and development solutions for various sectors of the company's workforce.
• Analyze university programs and courses in different disciplines and match them with business needs
• Conduct all training program development processes and subprocesses related to the analysis, design, development, implementation, facilitation, evaluation of learning, development, and performance solutions.
• Engage with employees, work groups, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and leaders across a variety of organizations to integrate approaches to learning, development, and performance.
• Develop and implement governance and procedures related to learning, development, and performance.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews to different professional training programs.
• Provide consultation to leaders, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather data, identify needs, recommend learning, development, and performance solutions.
• Use relevant systems for e-learning, virtual learning, collaboration, mobile learning, learning management, content management, knowledge management, talent management, and performance monitoring.

As the successful candidate you will hold a:

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Human Resource Development or related discipline from an accredited university. Master's degree in adult education or professional development-related discipline is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience related to adult education and instructional development and evaluation including: analysis, design, development, implementation, facilitation, and evaluation of learning, development, and performance solutions.
• Familiarity with instructional design and instructional development models such as: ADDIE and ADDIEM.
• Certification Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) or similar professional certification is a plus.
• Familiarity of using learning technologies, such as: learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.), and e-learning development tools (Storyline).

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world's biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs - one of the largest in the world.

Job ID: 15844

Tagged as: Academic Programs & Partnerships Dept

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We are currently seeking a Senior Design Manager to enhance the Sports Development teams. In this role, you will oversee the design process for various venue projects, ensuring they reflect our commitment to quality, sustainability, and creativity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the design and development of sports, entertainment or multipurpose venues.

As a key team member on the Qiddiya Sports BU development team, the Senior Design Manager is considered a key person in providing design and technical support in order to effectively deliver high quality Sports related vertical projects.

In conjunction with the Head of Development's stated objectives and working closely with the Senior Director (SD) Planning & Design, the role requires the management of design development to drive efficient and productive direction through design management from concept through to successful handover of the projects.

The Senior Design Manager is charged with closely working with internal and external team members to meet or exceed time, cost and quality goals of an assigned portfolio in alignment with the overall Qiddiya development strategy.

Requirements

• Support the SD in the process of leading and managing the design process for venue projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to create innovative design solutions that meet the needs of clients and the community
• Be familiar with the Qiddiya design standards and objectives and shall maintain full awareness of vision goals in order to help implementation
• Support the primary efforts of the Sports and Venue development team
• Work closely with the development team to shape and identify most relevant design processes and delivery methods
• Establish design briefs, requests for proposals, area programs, scopes of work and deliverable requirements for designers
• Provide research and findings for competitive product in the region and global marketplaces including seeking design consultants suited to the development objectives
• Oversee and liaise on all aspects of the project design including but not limited to architecture, interior design, landscape, signage, F, F&E / OS&E, coordination with MEP services and other specialist inputs including lighting design, acoustic, structural, security, IT, AV etc.
• Manage the design process in coordination with external consultants from concept through to construction documentation stages ensuring conformity to the project stated objectives
• Supporting the development team to ensure that the level of detailing meets the anticipated high-quality standards expected for Qiddiya
• Must develop strong and collaborative working relationships with various internal departments within Qiddiya Investment Company to effectively manage the required interfaces at the appropriate times in order to reach the stated goals.
• Manage design consultants to produce information to programme.
• Attend briefing meetings with the Development Team as part of the design process in order to progress the design
• Support implementation of Sustainability issues
• Oversee and assess all matters related to design being ‘fit for purpose' as well as reviewing all aspects of health and safety
• Review drawing information to date and contract project particulars
• Control the drawing management and distribution of all design consultants / sub-contract designers
• Control the design sign off process by all design consultants / sub-contract designers including internal design checking
• Manage design change and design notification instructions in coordination with PM
• Liaise with the Senior Director Design / Development Manager / Program and Construction Managers to understand project programs, budgets and quality issues
• Coordinating with the Development Manager during the entire design and construction process to help facilitate timely execution and smooth hand-overs from design to construction and from construction to operations. This includes, but is not limited to;
• Having a working understanding of the level of drawing and specification content that is required at each stage of the design process,
• The ability to navigate the permitting and municipality approvals processes,
• Being fully capable to manage contractor performance, site meetings, payment applications and handover documents
• Checking shop drawings for coordination and conformity to the design objectives liaising with the site team
• Assessing the material submittals to ensure conformity to the specifications and correct provenance.
• Present a regular design progress report update to the Project Executive.
• Assist in the management of the production of as-built drawings and preparation of O+M manuals
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Design, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or a related field
• Must have a minimum of 9-12 years of relevant experience in design management, specifically in sports, mixed-use, or commercial development projects
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative design solutions and successful project outcomes
• Adept at reading drawings and specifications
• 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
• In-depth knowledge of design software and tools (including but not limited to BIM 360, ACAD, Powerpoint, Excel and other associated architectural software)
• 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 up to challenging goals.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to set clear goals, motivate teams and produce results

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Design
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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We are currently seeking a Senior Design Manager to enhance the Sports Development teams. In this role, you will oversee the design process for various venue projects, ensuring they reflect our commitment to quality, sustainability, and creativity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the design and development of sports, entertainment or multipurpose venues.

As a key team member on the Qiddiya Sports BU development team, the Senior Design Manager is considered a key person in providing design and technical support in order to effectively deliver high quality Sports related vertical projects.

In conjunction with the Head of Development’s stated objectives and working closely with the Senior Director (SD) Planning & Design, the role requires the management of design development to drive efficient and productive direction through design management from concept through to successful handover of the projects.

The Senior Design Manager is charged with closely working with internal and external team members to meet or exceed time, cost and quality goals of an assigned portfolio in alignment with the overall Qiddiya development strategy.

• Support the SD in the process of leading and managing the design process for venue projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to create innovative design solutions that meet the needs of clients and the community
• Be familiar with the Qiddiya design standards and objectives and shall maintain full awareness of vision goals in order to help implementation.
• Support the primary efforts of the Sports and Venue development team.
• Work closely with the development team to shape and identify most relevant design processes and delivery methods.
• Establish design briefs, requests for proposals, area programs, scopes of work and deliverable requirements for designers.
• Provide research and findings for competitive product in the region and global marketplaces including seeking design consultants suited to the development objectives.
• Oversee and liaise on all aspects of the project design including but not limited to architecture, interior design, landscape, signage, F, F&E / OS&E, coordination with MEP services and other specialist inputs including lighting design, acoustic, structural, security, IT, AV etc.
• Manage the design process in coordination with external consultants from concept through to construction documentation stages ensuring conformity to the project stated objectives.
• Supporting the development team to ensure that the level of detailing meets the anticipated high-quality standards expected for Qiddiya.
• Must develop strong and collaborative working relationships with various internal departments within Qiddiya Investment Company to effectively manage the required interfaces at the appropriate times in order to reach the stated goals.
• Manage design consultants to produce information to programme.
• Attend briefing meetings with the Development Team as part of the design process in order to progress the design.
• Support implementation of Sustainability issues.
• Oversee and assess all matters related to design being ‘fit for purpose’ as well as reviewing all aspects of health and safety.
• Review drawing information to date and contract project particulars.
• Control the drawing management and distribution of all design consultants / sub-contract designers.
• Control the design sign off process by all design consultants / sub-contract designers including internal design checking
• Manage design change and design notification instructions in coordination with PM.
• Liaise with the Senior Director Design / Development Manager / Program and Construction Managers to understand project programs, budgets and quality issues.
• Coordinating with the Development Manager during the entire design and construction process to help facilitate timely execution and smooth hand-overs from design to construction and from construction to operations. This includes, but is not limited to;
• Having a working understanding of the level of drawing and specification content that is required at each stage of the design process,
• The ability to navigate the permitting and municipality approvals processes,
• Being fully capable to manage contractor performance, site meetings, payment applications and handover documents.
• Checking shop drawings for coordination and conformity to the design objectives liaising with the site team.
• Assessing the material submittals to ensure conformity to the specifications and correct provenance.
• Present a regular design progress report update to the Project Executive.
• Assist in the management of the production of as-built drawings and preparation of O+M manuals.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Design, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or a related field
• Must have a minimum of 9-12 years of relevant experience in design management, specifically in sports, mixed-use, or commercial development projects
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative design solutions and successful project outcomes
• Adept at reading drawings and specifications
• 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.
• In-depth knowledge of design software and tools (including but not limited to BIM 360, ACAD, Powerpoint, Excel and other associated architectural software)
• 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 up to challenging goals.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to set clear goals, motivate teams and produce results.

We are currently seeking a Senior Design Manager to enhance the Sports Development teams. In this role, you will oversee the design process for various venue projects, ensuring they reflect our commitment to quality, sustainability, and creativity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the design and development of sports, entertainment or multipurpose venues.

As a key team member on the Qiddiya Sports BU development team, the Senior Design Manager is considered a key person in providing design and technical support in order to effectively deliver high quality Sports related vertical projects.

In conjunction with the Head of Development's stated objectives and working closely with the Senior Director (SD) Planning & Design, the role requires the management of design development to drive efficient and productive direction through design management from concept through to successful handover of the projects.

The Senior Design Manager is charged with closely working with internal and external team members to meet or exceed time, cost and quality goals of an assigned portfolio in alignment with the overall Qiddiya development strategy.

• Support the SD in the process of leading and managing the design process for venue projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to create innovative design solutions that meet the needs of clients and the community
• Be familiar with the Qiddiya design standards and objectives and shall maintain full awareness of vision goals in order to help implementation.
• Support the primary efforts of the Sports and Venue development team.
• Work closely with the development team to shape and identify most relevant design processes and delivery methods.
• Establish design briefs, requests for proposals, area programs, scopes of work and deliverable requirements for designers.
• Provide research and findings for competitive product in the region and global marketplaces including seeking design consultants suited to the development objectives.
• Oversee and liaise on all aspects of the project design including but not limited to architecture, interior design, landscape, signage, F, F&E / OS&E, coordination with MEP services and other specialist inputs including lighting design, acoustic, structural, security, IT, AV etc.
• Manage the design process in coordination with external consultants from concept through to construction documentation stages ensuring conformity to the project stated objectives.
• Supporting the development team to ensure that the level of detailing meets the anticipated high-quality standards expected for Qiddiya.
• Must develop strong and collaborative working relationships with various internal departments within Qiddiya Investment Company to effectively manage the required interfaces at the appropriate times in order to reach the stated goals.
• Manage design consultants to produce information to programme.
• Attend briefing meetings with the Development Team as part of the design process in order to progress the design.
• Support implementation of Sustainability issues.
• Oversee and assess all matters related to design being 'fit for purpose' as well as reviewing all aspects of health and safety.
• Review drawing information to date and contract project particulars.
• Control the drawing management and distribution of all design consultants / sub-contract designers.
• Control the design sign off process by all design consultants / sub-contract designers including internal design checking
• Manage design change and design notification instructions in coordination with PM.
• Liaise with the Senior Director Design / Development Manager / Program and Construction Managers to understand project programs, budgets and quality issues.
• Coordinating with the Development Manager during the entire design and construction process to help facilitate timely execution and smooth hand-overs from design to construction and from construction to operations. This includes, but is not limited to;
• Having a working understanding of the level of drawing and specification content that is required at each stage of the design process,
• The ability to navigate the permitting and municipality approvals processes,
• Being fully capable to manage contractor performance, site meetings, payment applications and handover documents.
• Checking shop drawings for coordination and conformity to the design objectives liaising with the site team.
• Assessing the material submittals to ensure conformity to the specifications and correct provenance.
• Present a regular design progress report update to the Project Executive.
• Assist in the management of the production of as-built drawings and preparation of O+M manuals.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Design, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or a related field
• Must have a minimum of 9-12 years of relevant experience in design management, specifically in sports, mixed-use, or commercial development projects
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative design solutions and successful project outcomes
• Adept at reading drawings and specifications
• 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.
• In-depth knowledge of design software and tools (including but not limited to BIM 360, ACAD, Powerpoint, Excel and other associated architectural software)
• 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 up to challenging goals.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to set clear goals, motivate teams and produce results.

We are currently seeking a Senior Design Manager to enhance the Sports Development teams. In this role, you will oversee the design process for various venue projects, ensuring they reflect our commitment to quality, sustainability, and creativity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the design and development of sports, entertainment or multipurpose venues.

As a key team member on the Qiddiya Sports BU development team, the Senior Design Manager is considered a key person in providing design and technical support in order to effectively deliver high quality Sports related vertical projects.

In conjunction with the Head of Development’s stated objectives and working closely with the Senior Director (SD) Planning & Design, the role requires the management of design development to drive efficient and productive direction through design management from concept through to successful handover of the projects.

The Senior Design Manager is charged with closely working with internal and external team members to meet or exceed time, cost and quality goals of an assigned portfolio in alignment with the overall Qiddiya development strategy.

• Support the SD in the process of leading and managing the design process for venue projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to create innovative design solutions that meet the needs of clients and the community
• Be familiar with the Qiddiya design standards and objectives and shall maintain full awareness of vision goals in order to help implementation.
• Support the primary efforts of the Sports and Venue development team.
• Work closely with the development team to shape and identify most relevant design processes and delivery methods.
• Establish design briefs, requests for proposals, area programs, scopes of work and deliverable requirements for designers.
• Provide research and findings for competitive product in the region and global marketplaces including seeking design consultants suited to the development objectives.
• Oversee and liaise on all aspects of the project design including but not limited to architecture, interior design, landscape, signage, F, F&E / OS&E, coordination with MEP services and other specialist inputs including lighting design, acoustic, structural, security, IT, AV etc.
• Manage the design process in coordination with external consultants from concept through to construction documentation stages ensuring conformity to the project stated objectives.
• Supporting the development team to ensure that the level of detailing meets the anticipated high-quality standards expected for Qiddiya.
• Must develop strong and collaborative working relationships with various internal departments within Qiddiya Investment Company to effectively manage the required interfaces at the appropriate times in order to reach the stated goals.
• Manage design consultants to produce information to programme.
• Attend briefing meetings with the Development Team as part of the design process in order to progress the design.
• Support implementation of Sustainability issues.
• Oversee and assess all matters related to design being ‘fit for purpose’ as well as reviewing all aspects of health and safety.
• Review drawing information to date and contract project particulars.
• Control the drawing management and distribution of all design consultants / sub-contract designers.
• Control the design sign off process by all design consultants / sub-contract designers including internal design checking
• Manage design change and design notification instructions in coordination with PM.
• Liaise with the Senior Director Design / Development Manager / Program and Construction Managers to understand project programs, budgets and quality issues.
• Coordinating with the Development Manager during the entire design and construction process to help facilitate timely execution and smooth hand-overs from design to construction and from construction to operations. This includes, but is not limited to;
• Having a working understanding of the level of drawing and specification content that is required at each stage of the design process,
• The ability to navigate the permitting and municipality approvals processes,
• Being fully capable to manage contractor performance, site meetings, payment applications and handover documents.
• Checking shop drawings for coordination and conformity to the design objectives liaising with the site team.
• Assessing the material submittals to ensure conformity to the specifications and correct provenance.
• Present a regular design progress report update to the Project Executive.
• Assist in the management of the production of as-built drawings and preparation of O+M manuals.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Design, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or a related field
• Must have a minimum of 9-12 years of relevant experience in design management, specifically in sports, mixed-use, or commercial development projects
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative design solutions and successful project outcomes
• Adept at reading drawings and specifications
• 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.
• In-depth knowledge of design software and tools (including but not limited to BIM 360, ACAD, Powerpoint, Excel and other associated architectural software)
• 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 up to challenging goals.
• Demonstrate leadership skills to set clear goals, motivate teams and produce results.