Design Manager - Architecture

🏢 WSP
📍 Saudi ArabiaFull-timeHybrid
📅 Posted: 2w ago🔄 Updated: 2w ago
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WSP is seeking an experienced Design Manager - Architecture to join a developer's project delivery team. This role will support the design and development of large-scale projects across diverse portfolios including residential, mixed-use, retail, commercial, and hospitality. The Design Manager will oversee the design development process, coordinate with consultants and stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, coordinated, and commercially viable design solutions aligned with project objectives. Responsibilities include managing architectural design consultants, reviewing documentation, ensuring design proposals meet project requirements, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, monitoring design programs, and participating in reviews and meetings.
Required Skills
Engineering, Construction & Trades
MEP CoordinationValue Engineering
Design, Content & Media
Architectural Design
Business, Sales & Management
Management ConsultingHR Management
Requirements
Requires a Degree in Architecture and 15+ years of experience in design management, architecture, or project delivery, specifically on major residential, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, or retail developments. Strong understanding of design coordination and consultant management is essential, with previous experience within a developer, PMC, or multidisciplinary consultancy environment being preferred.
Description
Job DescriptionWhat if you could do the kind of work the world needsAt WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.We are seeking an experienced Design Manager - Architecture to be part of a developer's project delivery team, supporting the design and development of large-scale projects across a diverse portfolio that includes residential communities, mixed-use developments, retail destinations, commercial assets, and hospitality projects.Working within a multidisciplinary project environment, you will oversee the design development process, coordinate with consultants and stakeholders, and help ensure the successful delivery of high-quality, coordinated, and commercially viable design solutions aligned with project objectives.ResponsibilitiesManage architectural design consultants throughout all stages of project development.Review and coordinate concept, schematic, detailed design, and tender documentation.Ensure design proposals meet project brief, quality, functionality, operational, and commercial requirements.Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, MEP, landscape, interior design, and infrastructure disciplines.Monitor design programmes, deliverables, and key milestones.Participate in design workshops, stakeholder reviews, and technical meetings.Identify design risks and support the implementation of mitigation measures.Support value engineering and optimization initiatives.Assist in obtaining approvals from relevant authorities and stakeholders.Prepare design reports, presentations, and project updates for senior management.QualificationsDegree in Architecture.15+ years of experience in design management, architecture, or project delivery.Experience on major residential, mixed-use, commercial, hospitality, or retail developments.Strong understanding of design coordination and consultant management.Previous experience within a developer, PMC, or multidisciplinary consultancy environment is preferred.Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.With us, you can. Apply today.
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