Senior Manager Design Architect
Description
Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager - Design (Architecture) to join our Sports Business Unit. This pivotal role involves leading the architectural design efforts for world-class sports facilities that align with Qiddiya's vision to create a premier entertainment and sports destination. You will oversee the architectural design process from concept to completion, ensuring innovative, functional, and sustainable design solutions that meet international standards.
Key responsibilities
- 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.
- Ensure coordination of the design and engineering with all disciplines.
- Work closely with the development team to align to budgets and project timescales.
- Manage weekly design meetings.
- Coordinate with the master developer where required.
- Ensure the assets meet all building codes including City Framework standards and other standards required by federations.
- Keep abreast of any changing codes and ensure they are adopted.
- Ensure the consultants meet their deliverables as per the contract.
- Review all drawings/deliverables and approve or comment as required using the CRS process.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field.
- At least 7-15 years of professional experience in architectural design, with significant experience in sports facility design.
- Strong knowledge of sports architecture requirements, including stadiums, arenas, and related infrastructure.
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and other relevant tools.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and manage complex projects.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working within the Middle East region is preferred.
- Deep understanding of sustainable design principles and building codes.