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Blacksand

<div>
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Title:
 
 Design Manager
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Riyadh, KSA
 
 
 
 Job Type:
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Blacksand, the development arm of
 
 Alabdullatif Group
 
 , is a key player in residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, and logistics projects. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, Blacksand focuses on creating integrated communities and modern developments that meet the highest industry standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are seeking a skilled
 
 Design Manager
 
 to oversee day-to-day design execution and coordination across residential, commercial, hospitality, logistics, and mixed-use projects. The role focuses on managing workflows, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, cost-effective design solutions that align with Blacksand&rsquo;s vision.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Design Coordination and Management:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Manage the design process, ensuring deliverables meet project timelines, quality, and operational goals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Support the design team by providing clear guidance, task assignments, and follow-ups to ensure smooth workflow.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to resolve design challenges and meet project objectives.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 RFPs, Tenders, and Documentation:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Prepare and coordinate design-related inputs for
 
 RFPs
 
 , tenders, and procurement processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review and ensure technical documents, drawings, and specifications meet project requirements.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Budget and Value Engineering:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Monitor design budgets and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality or functionality.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in value engineering exercises to develop cost-effective and practical design solutions.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Compliance and Quality Control:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ensure all designs comply with local regulations, industry standards, and Blacksand&rsquo;s brand guidelines.
 </li>
 <li>
 Review design documentation for accuracy, quality, and alignment with project goals.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Stakeholder Communication:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Prepare design presentations and reports for project stakeholders, internal teams, and external partners.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with contractors, vendors, and consultants to resolve implementation challenges during project execution.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Process Improvement:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Contribute to the continuous improvement of design workflows and project coordination processes.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 10+ years of experience in design management or coordination within real estate development.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven experience working on residential, hospitality, or mixed-use projects.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proficiency in design tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite).
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong organizational and project coordination skills with an eye for detail.
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid understanding of budgets, timelines, and value engineering processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Other Requirements:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Familiarity with local building regulations and permitting processes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 To Apply
 
 
 
 
 
 
 It is crucial that all applicants complete our application form at
 
 https://forms.gle/UG7SQP7sCYRVkkbi7
 
 to be considered for the position.
 
 
 
 
 
 Thank you for your interest in joining Blacksand! We look forward to reviewing your application.
 
</div>

Design Manager

Khatib & Alami

<div>
 
 
 Job Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced Design Manager (PMC) with a minimum of 15 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in a similar position within the Project Management Consultancy Services (PMC) industry. The candidate shall have a proven track record of assuming a similar role in a reputable consultancy firm.
 
 
 Specific experience in managing the design of hospitality projects mainly resorts including firms and adventures assets
 
 
 , coupled with the knowledge of BIM, will be highly advantageous. Excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset are essential for success in this role. Solid experience BIM is required.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Develop the Design Management Plan and the design programme including interface with stakeholders, Procurement, Commercial and Construction Programme.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and manage the WBS for the design phase. Track the design deliverables to ensure the completeness of design at the defined milestones.
 </li>
 <li>
 Implement, monitor and validate the Project Design Governance process and procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor and validate the Design performance by the Lead Design Consultants and sub consultants.
 </li>
 <li>
 Lead the technical meeting and progress meeting with the Design consultants, preparing and circulating the meetings agenda, and meeting minutes.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage the Design submissions received from the Design Consultants.
 </li>
 <li>
 Foster clear and consistent communication between stakeholders, including client, designers
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote design to budget and manage design changes effectively, minimizing impact on timelines and budget
 </li>
 <li>
 Assess design submittals and provide recommendations concerning contractual / scope compliance, and alignment with Client&rsquo;s /Project requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage the design review team efficiently ensuring the review process is followed and the team is carryout the review activities on time.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure the incorporating of the design review comments and rectifications by the design consultants
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure the integration of the design with all project components, operator requirements &amp; guidelines, and client requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Report to the Client about the Design status, at any Design stage, and provide recommendations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure alignment with Design milestones and Monitor statutory authority approval processes.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Architecture discipline
 </li>
 <li>
 Advanced degrees and certifications are desirable (such as PMP, PMI-RMP, or Prince 2)
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum of 15 years of professional experience with at least 5 years of experience in Project Management Consultancy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Significant experience in design management of Hospitality complex projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong leadership, Effective communication, Proficient in English
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Dar Al Riyadh

<div>Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Develop design strategies, methodologies, and workflows to guide the design process from concept to completion.
</li><li>Establish design objectives, priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs) in alignment with project goals.
</li><li>Lead and manage the design team, including architects, engineers, drafters, and consultants.
</li><li>Delegate tasks, provide guidance, and foster a collaborative work environment to enhance creativity and productivity.
</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, project managers, contractors, and vendors.
</li><li>Facilitate design workshops, reviews, and presentations to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure alignment.
</li><li>Oversee the development of design concepts, sketches, drawings, and specifications in accordance with project requirements.
</li><li>Conduct design reviews, critiques, and evaluations to ensure compliance with technical standards, codes, and regulations.
</li><li>Establish quality assurance processes and procedures to maintain the integrity and consistency of design deliverables.
</li><li>Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify the accuracy, completeness, and quality of design documentation.
</li><li>Prepare and manage design budgets, resource allocations, and project schedules to optimize efficiency and productivity.
</li><li>Monitor design expenditures, track costs against budget, and implement cost-saving measures as necessary.
</li><li>Identify, assess, and mitigate design risks and uncertainties that may impact project outcomes and deliverables.
</li><li>Develop risk management plans and contingency measures to address potential issues and ensure project success.
</li></ul>Minimum Requirements:
<ul><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design, or related field.
</li><li>Minimum of 20 years of progressive experience in design management roles within the construction industry, with a focus on large-scale hospitality projects.
</li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate design teams.
</li><li>Proficiency in design software and tools, such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
</li><li>Strong understanding of architectural and engineering principles, building codes, and construction practices.
</li><li>Creative thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative design solutions.
</li><li>Effective project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
</li><li>Professional certifications or affiliations in architecture or design management (e.g., AIA, NCARB, LEED) would be advantageous.
</li><li>Experience working in a PMC environment or with hospitality industry clients.
</li><li>Familiarity with sustainable design principles, green building certifications, and wellness standards.</li></ul></div>

<div>What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At 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 with over 15 years of experience to lead the design delivery of multiple District Malls across various communities in Riyadh. The role requires managing 3&ndash;4 concurrent small-scale retail projects, coordinating with Local Design Consultants (LDCs), and ensuring high-quality, timely design outcomes aligned with the overall development strategy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail asset design, with a proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders across different phases of design.</div>
 <div><ul><li>Oversee the design management of multiple district mall projects across different communities.
</li><li>Coordinate with LDCs and internal teams to ensure design consistency, quality, and alignment with project objectives.
</li><li>Manage design deliverables from concept through to detailed design and construction documentation.
</li><li>Ensure integration of retail assets within broader master plans and community layouts.
</li><li>Review and approve design submissions, ensuring compliance with local regulations and client standards.
</li><li>Facilitate stakeholder engagement, including developers, consultants, and authorities.
</li><li>Monitor project timelines, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
</li><li>Support procurement and construction teams with design-related inputs.</li></ul></div>
 <div><ul><li>Minimum 15 years of experience in architecture, design management, or related fields.
</li><li>Proven experience in the design and delivery of retail assets, preferably district malls or community centers.
</li><li>Ability to manage multiple small-scale projects concurrently.
</li><li>Strong understanding of retail planning, customer experience, and operational requirements.
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Architecture, Urban Design, or Civil Engineering; Master&rsquo;s degree preferred.
</li><li>Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
</li><li>Familiarity with Saudi building codes and retail development standards is an advantage.
</li></ul>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.</div> <div></div>

Career Land Center

<div><div>Exciting Career Opportunity &ndash; Leading Construction Company
 
We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team.
<ul><li>Job Purpose
 
Responsible for supporting the design management function by preparing, organizing, and tracking design documentation, facilitating communication between internal teams and external consultants, and assisting with quality control to ensure deliverables meet established standards and schedules.
Functional Responsibilities
<ul><li>Coordinate with external design consultants to ensure smooth communication and timely delivery of design inputs.
</li><li>Track and monitor design schedules and deliverables, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
</li><li>Participate in design workshops and meetings, document outcomes, and follow up on action items.
</li><li>Review design submissions for completeness, accuracy, and formatting before escalation to management.
</li><li>Prepare summary reports of approved design concepts, highlighting key elements and dependencies.
</li><li>Collect updates from architects, interior designers, and consultants to ensure consistent communication across stakeholders.
</li><li>Maintain design trackers, monitor progress, and escalate risks, misalignments, or delays to management.
</li></ul>Educational Requirements
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline
</li></ul>Preferred Requirements
<ul><li>Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
</li><li>Familiarity with design software/tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project)
</li></ul>Autodesk Revit Certification</li></ul></div></div>

Design Management

KEO International Consultants

<div>Overview:
<div>
KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration &ndash; through conceptualization &ndash; to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we&rsquo;ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world&rsquo;s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.</div><div></div><div> 
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.</div><div></div><div> 
We invite you to join us. Why?</div><div></div><div> 
When you join KEO, you&rsquo;ll discover more than just a job &ndash; you&rsquo;ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.</div>
Responsibilities:
<div>
Our newest opportunity is for talented Design Manager to join our award-winning team based in Riyadh, KSA.</div><div></div><div> 
This critical role will work as part of the Infrastructure team, working on master planning and designing infrastructure including roads, waste water and storm water drainage, water and irrigation networks.</div><div></div><div> 
We envisage success in this role to include:</div><ul><li>
Participating in and coordinating the design development and delivery of large and multi-discipline land development infrastructure projects.</li><li>
Coordinating, monitoring and verifying design progress and submittals at all design phases.</li><li>
Liaising, in coordination with the Project Manager, with the various project stakeholders, including internal teams, the client, consultants and contractors.</li><li>
Participating in establishing and implementing the Project Management Plan and procedures.</li><li>
Ensuring project standards and Quality Management procedures are implemented across each of the technical areas involved in the project, including project administration.</li><li>
Ensuring terms of the contract are followed and manage scope changes and their effect on delivery of project objectives.</li><li>
Organizing, attending or chairing design meetings and workshops, which will include preparing meeting minutes and following up on identified actions</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div>
To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15 + years work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent), Master's is preferable.</div><div></div><div> 
Furthermore, you should demonstrate:</div> 
<div></div><ul><li>
Proven experience in the design of Wet OR Dry OR Road infrastructures.</li></ul><ul><li>
Experienced in 3D modeling infrastructure design methodologies and software.</li><li>
Knowledge in BIM and AutoCAD Civil 3D is an advantage.</li></ul><div></div> 
KEO&rsquo;s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its&rsquo; contribution to client success wherever we work.
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.</div>

Metito Chemical Solutions (METICHEM)

<div>
 
 
 About METICHEM
 
 
 
 METICHEM is a leader in advanced water treatment management, specialising in Advanced Water Treatment solutions and Operations &amp; Maintenance (O&amp;M) services. With a 70-year legacy as part of the Metito family, METICHEM has been established as a standalone integrated water treatment entity, committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional services to our clients.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 Join us as a
 
 Project Manager
 
 and take the lead in delivering transformative
 
 water infrastructure projects
 
 across the region &mdash; from pumping stations and reservoirs to treatment facilities and advanced distribution systems. This role calls for a visionary leader with a proven track record in large-scale project delivery, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and a passion for driving excellence in
 
 QHSSE standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The position in for Saudi Nationals only
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead end-to-end delivery of water infrastructure project including water distribution systems, pumping stations, reservoirs, and treatment facilities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with design specifications, codes, and regulatory standards
 </li>
 <li>
 Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies
 </li>
 <li>
 Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution and timely approvals.
 </li>
 <li>
 Oversee site activities, ensuring quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to environmental standards
 </li>
 <li>
 Administer contracts, manage change orders, and ensure scope alignment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor project costs, control expenditures, and forecast financial performance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven track record in managing large-scale water infrastructure project.
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep understanding of water distribution systems, pumping station design, and hydraulic modelling.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain, implement, and improve the BU QHSSE Management System in line with Corporate QHSSE Policies, Objectives, Manuals and Procedures, integration with business operations and ISO Standard requirements (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001).
 </li>
 <li>
 Promote the QHSSE Culture to achieve best QHSSE performance that safeguards human health, operational safety, protection of the environment and resources, all while delivering world-class quality products and services.
 </li>
 <li>
 Report QHSSE risks and impacts, carry out assigned tasks and duties in accordance with QHSSE Standards and KPIs, and ensure their personal safety and of personnel under their authority at all times.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 - Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering.
 
 
 - 12-15 years of experience in O&amp;M or similar field.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills:
 
 
 
 - Strong negotiation and supplier management experience.
 
 
 - Advanced MS Excel and reporting skills.
 
 
 - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why Join METICHEM?
 
 
 
 🌍 Be part of an
 
 industry leader
 
 in sustainable advanced solutions.
 
 
 💡 Join a team dedicated to
 
 advancing performance, safety, and environmental impact
 
 .
 
 
 
</div>

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