Senior Manager Design Architect

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:

• 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 and deliverables and approve or comment as required using the CRS process.

Requirements

• 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.