The role of a Senior Manager in our Architecture Team will be vital to the success of The LINE. The Senior Manager will oversee the full spectrum of architecture design for different asset types relating to The LINE. The Senior Manager will work with and manage an architectural design team for multiple NEOM Regions with respective plans, schedules. The Senior Manager will be responsible for organizing, coordinating and ensuring the design work is executed on their allocated project. Acts as a key member driving the Quality Assurance focus with regular interaction with the Director of Architecture, Executive Director and Proponent’s team.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Roles, responsibilities and Functions

• Responsible as part of the Senior Management team for delivering Projects Architecture Management mandate, including stakeholder engagement, both internally and externally.

• Managing the design by creative approach and aesthetic design.

• Work alongside the Director of Architecture, and the project team, on design delivery, from concept design to completion.

• Responsible to deliver the design of various architectural typologies: residential, mixed use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, civic and cultural, etc.

• Strong ability to prepare, develop and edit drawings and presentations.

• Supervise the production of visualization, pre-concept, concept, developed and detailed design

• Acts as a reviewer of qualitative architectural design review process, providing analysis, comment, and recommendation to Executive Management.

• Management and oversight of Architects and Designers, including Managers and Professionals within the department.

• Draft comprehensive architectural sets from concept until detailed design documents.

• Manage Design and Asset Brief compliance, ensuring completeness, and accuracy, including design coordination within architecture and across disciplines.

• Support the development and review of architectural asset briefs.

• Prepare SoW, specifications, reports and related data tables.

• Develop design manuals, and standard design documents.

• Manage preparation of and check materials schedules, sample boards and mock-ups.

• Manage preparation of and check FF&E schedules and sourcing, including samples and mock-ups.

• Understand materiality and its specifications.

• Understand Public Realm Design and application.

• Technical detailing and construction administration experience.

• Ability to solve design issues in a creative and pragmatic way by developing multiple design options that meet the design approach and budget.

• Manage communication, coordination, and management of consultants, contractors, various NEOM departments/sectors.

BACKGROUND, ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Experience

• 15+ years of post-graduate Architectural Design and Management experience.

• Proven related experience in an Architectural Practice, including management of design consultants across sectors and typologies.

• Design experience in various architectural types: residential, mix use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, etc.

• Experience and extensive knowledge on design and construction materials and their application

• Design experience of public realm design and application.

• Extensive project experience with emphasis on large projects and programs.

• Experience in Middle East is appreciated.

• Understanding of financial and commercial management of projects.

• Understanding of risk management and ability to transmit the same to others.

• Understanding of scope definition, interface and ability to transmit the same to others.

• Knowledge of international standards, policies, codes and procedures and ability to transmit the same to others.

• Knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements,

• Knowledge of international and local codes, regulations and submission requirements.

• Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles.

• Experience participating in architectural and design international competitions, exhibitions, is preferred.

Essential skills

• Excellent conceptual and design skills, with emphasis on aesthetics.

• Fluent in writing and speaking English, spoken and written.

• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, communication with clarity, purpose and accuracy.

• Leadership skills

• Ability to negotiate.

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

• Flexibility and attitude towards company objectives.

• Cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders.

• Commitment to innovation and design excellence.

• Presentation and communication skills.

• Experience in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite; Grasshopper and V-Ray is preferred.

• Knowledge of products, materials, zoning / building codes and construction methods.

• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines on budget and on time.

• A keen eye for attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative in response to direction from project managers, directors and partners.

• A team player, with a flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and collaborating.

Qualifications

• B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university.

• International accreditation (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent).