Job description

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a visionary and experienced Senior Manager - Design (Architecture) for the Sport Business Unit to lead architectural design initiatives within Qiddiya’s dynamic sports projects.
This role requires a strategic leader who will direct the architectural design process, ensuring the realization of world-class sports facilities that embody innovation, functionality, and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities: To provide architectural design management on the sports assets working closely with the Development Lead, Senior Director of Design, Project Design Director and the LDC's and their sub-consultants.
To ensure coordination of the design and engineering with all disciplines.
To closely work with the development team to align to budgets and project timescales.
To manage weekly design meetings.
To coordinate with the Master developer where required.
To ensure the assets meet all building codes including City Framework standards and other standards required by federations.
To keep abreast of any changing codes and ensure they are adopted.
To ensure the consultants meet their deliverables as per the contract.
To review all drawings / deliverables and approve or comment as required using the CRS process Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field.
7+ years of progressive experience in architectural design management, preferably in sports or large-scale facility projects.
Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary design teams.
Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Knowledge of local and international building codes and sustainable design practices.
Experience working in the Middle East region is a plus.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

2+ years

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma