Senior Design Manager

OVERVIEW

Position

Senior Design Manager

Job Code

Reports to

Design Director

Direct Reports

TBC

Division

The Line Design Group

Sector

The Line Proponent

Role Purpose

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 THE LINE module. 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

Key accountabilities:

• Responsible for Scope & Schedule Management
• Ensures compliance with Requirements
• Supports integration of design packages
• Champions Safety in Design

Role and responsibilities:

• Responsible as part of the Senior Management team for delivering THE LINE Architecture mandate, including stakeholder engagement, both internally and externally.
• Managing the design by creative approach and aesthetic design.
• Work alongside THE LINE Design Group, Delivery team, 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.
• Leading a multidisciplinary team in the design and delivery of complex, high-profile, mixed-use developments.
• Taking ownership and responsibility for ensuring the project is delivered as desired, fit for purpose, on schedule, and to budget, while maintaining safety and quality controls.
• Providing strategic guidance on technical design standards and philosophy.
• Planning and directing the work of technical design and master planning consultants.
• Monitoring and providing technical support throughout the design and construction phases to ensure compliance with project specifications and requirements.
• Resolving design issues, providing guidance, and aligning with project requirements.
• Guiding designers, reviewing designs, and ensuring they meet project requirements and scope of work.
• Conducting review meetings with internal teams, vendors, and customers to plan and track deliverables.
• Evaluating and simplifying current working procedures and tracking deliverables.
• Leading technical design reviews and proposing design solutions that meet business needs and leverage global design standardization.
• Creating, submitting, and tracking relevant Capex documentation.
• Deep diving into technical details and leading problem resolution as needed.
• Collaborating with public and private sector clients, focusing on understanding their intentions and goals.
• Building a team consensus and enthusing team members to contribute their best efforts.