Projects Planning Engineer (Architect)
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The Projects Planning Engineer (Architect) is responsible for planning, leading, and overseeing the planning and design phase of Academic, Research, Administrative, Support Faci.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as primary liaison between Facilities Management and university, research, and community stakeholders
- Gather, define, and document project requirements, scope, and objectives from inception through design phase
- Develop project strategies, milestones, schedules, and planning documents
- Prepare executive level reports and presentations for senior management
- Lead feasibility studies, programming studies, and early design development
- Manage and coordinate external consultants, architects, and engineering firms
- Develop and control project budgets in coordination with cost consultants and internal teams
- Ensure projects align with quality standards, sustainability requirements, and institutional guidelines
- Lead procurement processes for selection of design consultants and contractors
- Prepare and review tender documents, contracts, and technical submissions
- Evaluate design proposals and recommend value engineering and cost optimization solutions
- Monitor and manage project risks, claims, variations, and change orders
Requirements
- Experience in planning and design of academic, research, or infrastructure projects
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with budget control and cost optimization
- Knowledge of procurement processes and contract management
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Job Description
- The Projects Planning Engineer (Architect) is responsible for planning, leading, and overseeing the planning and design phase of Academic, Research, Administrative, Support Facility, Infrastructure, and KAUST community projects from inception through the design phase. The Projects Planning Engineer
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between Facilities Management and university, research, and community stakeholders.
- Gather, define, and document project requirements, scope, and objectives from inception through the design phase.
- Develop project strategies, milestones, schedules, and planning documents.
- Prepare executive level reports and presentations for senior management.
- Lead feasibility studies, programming studies, and early design development, either directly or through consultants.
- Manage and coordinate external consultants, architects, and engineering firms.
- Develop and control project budgets in coordination with cost consultants and internal teams.
- Ensure projects align with quality standards, sustainability requirements, and institutional guidelines.
- Lead procurement processes for selection of design consultants and contractors, in coordination with procurement and legal teams.
- Prepare and review tender documents, contracts, and technical submissions.
- Evaluate design proposals and recommend value engineering and cost optimization solutions.
- Monitor and manage project risks, claims, variations, and change orders.
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