Design Manager
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About the Role
Italconsult SpA seeks a Design Manager for a PMC role in Riyadh. The role manages and coordinates the entire design process of building projects, ensuring compliance with client requirements, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
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Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee all design activities from concept to construction documentation
- Coordinate with architects, structural, MEP, landscape, and specialist consultants to ensure integrated design delivery
- Review design submissions and ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, and applicable standards
- Monitor design progress against the approved schedule and identify potential delays or risks
- Ensure that value engineering opportunities are identified and implemented without compromising quality or functionality
- Act as the primary interface between the Client, design consultants, contractors, and authorities
- Lead design coordination meetings and ensure timely resolution of design issues
- Coordinate with authority agencies and support obtaining necessary approvals and permits
- Provide regular design status reports to the Project Director and Client
- Review drawings, specifications, and technical documents for completeness, constructability, and coordination
- Identify and mitigate design conflicts, discrepancies, and interface issues
- Provide technical support during construction and assist in resolving design related issues
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline
- Minimum 10 years of experience in design management and multidisciplinary coordination
- At least 5–10 years in a PMC/Consultancy environment managing large scale building projects
- Strong understanding of design processes, authority approvals, and construction practices
- Experience with international standards and contract forms (FIDIC) is preferred
- Professional registration or chartership (PMP, PE, CEng, RIBA, AIA, etc.) is preferred
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Job Purpose
- The Design Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the entire design process of building projects on behalf of the Project Management Consultant (PMC).
- The role ensures that all design activities are delivered in accordance with the client's requirements, project schedule, budget, quality standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
Key Responsibilities Design Management
- Manage and oversee all design activities from concept to construction documentation.
- Coordinate with architects, structural, MEP, landscape, and specialist consultants to ensure integrated design delivery.
- Review design submissions and ensure compliance with project requirements, specifications, and applicable standards.
- Monitor design progress against the approved schedule and identify potential delays or risks.
- Ensure that value engineering opportunities are identified and implemented without compromising quality or functionality.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Act as the primary interface between the Client, design consultants, contractors, and authorities.
- Lead design coordination meetings and ensure timely resolution of design issues.
- Coordinate with authority agencies and support obtaining necessary approvals and permits.
- Provide regular design status reports to the Project Director and Client.
Technical Review
- Review drawings, specifications, and technical documents for completeness, constructability, and coordination.
- Identify and mitigate design conflicts, discrepancies, and interface issues.
- Ensure designs comply with local regulations, international standards, and sustainability requirements.
- Review material submittals, RFIs, and proposed design changes during construction.
Project Controls
- Monitor design deliverables against project milestones.
- Support procurement and tendering activities by reviewing tender documents and technical specifications.
- Assess the impact of design changes on cost and schedule.
- Participate in risk management and change management processes.
Construction Support
- Provide technical support during construction and assist in resolving design related issues.
- Coordinate with site supervision teams to ensure construction complies with approved designs.
- Review shop drawings, method statements, and technical submissions as required.
- Participate in inspections and project handover activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree is an advantage.
- Professional registration or chartership (PMP, PE, CEng, RIBA, AIA, etc.) is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in design management and multidisciplinary coordination.
- At least 5–10 years in a PMC/Consultancy environment managing large scale building projects.
- Experience in high rise, mixed use, residential, hospitality, commercial, or public buildings.
- Strong understanding of design processes, authority approvals, and construction practices.
- Experience with international standards and contract forms (FIDIC) is preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Thorough knowledge of architectural, structural, and MEP design coordination.
- Ability to manage multiple consultants and interfaces simultaneously.
- Familiarity with BIM processes and digital design tools.
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, MS Office, and project management software.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
Preferred Project Experience
- Large scale mixed use developments.
- Residential and commercial towers.
- Hotels and hospitality projects.
- Healthcare and educational facilities.
- Mega developments and master planned communities.
- Experience working with PMC organizations and international consultants.
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