Senior Design Manager - Sports Assets - Real Estate Development

Senior Design Manager - Sports Assets - Real Estate Development Overview 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 provides design and technical support to effectively deliver high-quality sports-related 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 from concept through to successful handover of the projects. The Senior Design Manager will closely work 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.

Responsibilities

Support the SD in 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 architecture, interior design, landscape, signage, FF&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

Coordinate 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, including :

Understanding the level of drawing and specification content required at each stage of the design process

Navigating 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

Qualifications

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, AutoCAD, 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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