Design Project Manager (EXPO)
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Role Overview
The role supports Expo 2030 Riyadh, a major infrastructure program covering early works, utilities, streets, parks, and a mixed-use legacy development.
The project includes a six-square-kilometer masterplan and is scheduled for the October 2030 to March 2031 event period.
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Work Arrangement
- The position is based in Riyadh and follows a full-time office/project work arrangement.
- International single-person relocation is authorized.
Project Overview
The role supports Expo 2030 Riyadh, a major infrastructure program covering early works, utilities, streets, parks, and a mixed-use legacy development.
The project includes a six-square-kilometer masterplan and is scheduled for the October 2030 to March 2031 event period.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Technical Director, the manager leads multidisciplinary technical specialists and coordinates engineering and technical aspects of the infrastructure masterplan.
The role is accountable for design consultant performance, technical compliance, engineering governance, and delivery against budget, schedule, and quality requirements.
Technical and Engineering Leadership
- Lead delivery of the infrastructure masterplan and detailed design.
- Build and direct a multidisciplinary engineering team.
- Establish engineering management plans, procedures, and performance reporting.
- Review design deliverables for constructability, value engineering, and safety in design.
Project Coordination and Controls
- Coordinate stakeholders and conduct technical presentations and stage gate reviews.
- Manage design submissions and engineering progress reporting.
- Own engineering inputs to capital estimates, quantities, and budgets.
- Review project changes and support change control procedures.
Delivery Management
- Coordinate with project management, procurement, construction, startup, environmental safety and health, and project controls teams.
- Prepare studies, reports, forecasts, and special engineering reports.
- Manage design subcontractors, subconsultants, and contractors for timely, budget-compliant delivery.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's or master's degree, or international equivalent, in an engineering discipline is required.
- At least 15 years of relevant experience, including master planning, is required.
- Experience delivering major infrastructure and masterplan projects is required.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Strong team leadership, organization, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills are required.
- Experience in multicultural, highly diverse teams and the ability to work under pressure are required.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM processes, and Navisworks is required.
- Middle East experience and KSA labor law knowledge are highly preferred.
Benefits
- The employer describes a comprehensive total rewards and benefits program supporting employee development, culture, and wellbeing.
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