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Senior Manager – Design (Architecture) Sport BU (SPA4-SPO-014) Jobs in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Qiddiya | القدية
Title: Senior Manager – Design (Architecture) Sport BU (SPA4-SPO-014)
Company: Qiddiya | القدية
Location: Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager – Design (Architecture) to join our Sports Business Unit. This pivotal role involves leading the architectural design efforts for world-class sports facilities that align with Qiddiya's vision to create a premier entertainment and sports destination. You will oversee the architectural design process from concept to completion, ensuring innovative, functional, and sustainable design solutions that meet international standards.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide architectural design management on the sports assets working closely with the Development Lead, Senior Director of Design, Project Design Director and the LDC's and their sub-consultants.
- To ensure coordination of the design and engineering with all disciplines
- To closely work with the development team to align to budgets and project timescales
- To manage weekly design meetings
- To coordinate with the Master developer where required
- To ensure the assets meet all building codes including City Framework standards and other standards required by federations.
- To keep abreast of any changing codes and ensure they are adopted.
- To ensure the consultants meet their deliverables as per the contract
- To review all drawings / deliverables and approve or comment as required using the CRS process
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related field
- At least 7-15 years of professional experience in architectural design, with significant experience in sports facility design
- Strong knowledge of sports architecture requirements, including stadiums, arenas, and related infrastructure
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, and other relevant tools
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and manage complex projects
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working within the Middle East region is preferred
- Deep understanding of sustainable design principles and building codes
