Project Manager - Design

Overview

• This role is focused on accelerating project readiness, resolving technical and design-related constraints, and supporting rapid project mobilization across multiple packages and stakeholders.
• The Design Project Manager will operate as a key coordination interface between KEO s internal design and engineering teams, external consultants, QIC Design and Delivery teams, contractors, and CSC supervision personnel to ensure technical issues are identified early and resolved efficiently.
• Acting as a central technical coordination lead across multiple active and mobilizing projects within Qiddiya.
• Supporting the Swift Mobilization Team in identifying and resolving design and engineering constraints affecting project commencement and delivery.
• Reviewing IFC packages for completeness, constructability, coordination issues, missing details, and interface conflicts.
• Coordinating closely with QIC Design, QIC Delivery, contractors, consultants, and KEO CSC teams to expedite technical resolutions.
• Managing and tracking RFIs, technical queries, NCR-related design actions, and unresolved engineering issues.
• Facilitating multidisciplinary technical workshops and coordination meetings to drive timely decision-making.
• Supporting field teams with resolution of site conditions, utility conflicts, temporary works coordination, and unforeseen engineering challenges.
• Monitoring design deliverables, technical approvals, and engineering dependencies impacting procurement and construction activities.
• Ensuring alignment between design intent, construction sequencing, site logistics, and delivery priorities.
• Working collaboratively with internal KEO engineering disciplines including civil, structural, utilities, infrastructure, architecture, and specialist systems teams.
• Identifying technical risks, incomplete information, and coordination gaps which may impact schedule, safety, quality, or construction progress.
• Supporting rapid mobilization strategies through early technical engagement and proactive interface management.
• Assisting project leadership teams with technical reporting, design status updates, mitigation plans, and executive-level summaries.
• Coordinating with contractors and consultants to ensure timely closure of outstanding design comments and technical actions.
• Promoting collaborative problem-solving and maintaining strong working relationships across all stakeholders.
• Supporting implementation of digital engineering, design tracking, and project coordination tools where required.