Design Manager

As a key team member on the Qiddiya Sports BU development team, the 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, and the Senior Design Manager, 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 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 Senior Director and Senior Design Manager (SDM) 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.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and developments to ensure that our design strategies are cutting-edge and innovative
- 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.
- Help 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Assist in the management of the production of as-built drawings and preparation of O+M manuals.

**Job specifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Design, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or a related field
- Must have a minimum of 6-9 years of relevant experience in design management, ideally 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.
- In-depth knowledge of design software and tools (including but not limited to BIM 360, ACAD, Powerpoint, Excel, sketchup and other associated architectural software)
- Ability to work with diverse teams.
- Strong understanding of building codes, regulations, and sustainability practices