Overview
Position
Design Architect
Reports to
Design Strategy Manager
Direct Reports
Division/Section
The Line Design Team
Department
The Line Proponent
Role Purpose
The Design Architect assists the Design Strategy Manager for The Line and provides support for other key sector assets. Responsible for leading the management, coordination, and optimization of the design of key assets within The Line, from project inception to delivery and handover, including the interfaces with related infrastructure assets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Professional proficiency in English (written and verbal).
- Proficient with technical software (AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, Primavera, MS Suite, etc.).
- Provide technical inputs on design vision, project positioning, scope requirements, and project schedules for initial planning.
- Assist and review the risk mitigation measures to ensure that the project completion and timelines are met.
- Manage internal and external teams to ensure that feasibility, program, design, technical, quality and specifications of the projects are achieved through to completion and handover.
- Review the specific asset development and design briefs to reflect project intent and objectives.
- Prepare, update, and revise area summary, design briefs, operating criteria, design standards and outline of consultant’s scope of responsibilities.
- Assist in the selection of all consultants and review their description of scope of services.
- Meet with consultants to review the design brief and operating criteria & design standards.
- Review consultant’s responsibilities, budget controls and reporting functions.
- Provide detailed direction to the specialist consultants.
- Hold responsibility for the quality of product delivery at masterplan, concept development, detailed design development, and construction stages.
- Establish procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and safety in project designs, by implementing and maintaining design control systems and monitoring procedures for contracted architects.
- Develop reporting procedures on the progress of designs.
- Provide advice and expertise on improving product/ asset designs and minimize any risk factors.
- Evaluate and develop improved techniques for the control of product designs, quality, reliability, and safety.
- Work with project managers to prepare the handover schedule and keep this updated.
- Ensure the NEOM brand standards and product standards are incorporated into all projects, and the integrity of the design standards are adhered to.
- Positive and agile personality with an ability to work in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to think cross-functionally to assist The Line Design team members.
- To act as a point of contact between The Line Design Team and the external agency producing content and materials for internal and external usage. Demonstrating an excellent understanding of the team's requirements to provide clear briefing to the agency.
- Work flexibly to meet the demands of a very fast-paced department, support the team meeting tight turnarounds.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize key tasks effectively.
- Project management experience: the ability to oversee multiple projects at any given time, from initial briefing through to delivery.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with external agencies and team members.
- Detail-oriented approach with a focus on quality control.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (from accredited professional program) or Master of Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design or Construction Management.
- Professional licensing (NCARB, AIA, RIBA) is a plus.
- LEED Accredited or other sustainability certifications are strongly encouraged.