Design Manager

Position : Design Manager (BIM Expertise)

Location: Riyadh / Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Project: Tunnel MEP Fit-Out

*** Candidates with short notice periods and transferable Iqama will be given priority consideration.***

The Design Manager will oversee the Building Information Modeling (BIM) and design aspects of the Tunnel MEP Fit-Out Project, ensuring integration and coordination across all disciplines. This role requires expertise in managing BIM-based workflows, coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams, and ensuring design compliance with technical standards and stakeholder requirements.

BIM Management and Coordination

• Lead the development and implementation of BIM workflows and processes for the project.
• Manage the Common Data Environment (CDE) to ensure all design information is accessible, accurate, and up to date.
• Ensure BIM models are developed to required LOD (Level of Development) standards for all project stages.
• Coordinate clash detection and resolution activities, using BIM software tools to ensure seamless design integration.

Design Coordination and Oversight

• Oversee the integration of BIM with design activities across MEP, civil, and architectural disciplines.
• Review and approve design submissions for compliance with codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Manage design change requests, ensuring efficient resolution and minimal project disruption.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary interface for design-related matters, engaging with the client, consultants.
• Facilitate BIM-based design reviews and workshops to align stakeholders on project deliverables.
• Collaborate with on-site teams to address and resolve design-related challenges, incorporating feedback into BIM models.

Technical Compliance and Standards

• Ensure all BIM models and design deliverables comply with local regulations, international standards, and project-specific requirements.
• Oversee QA/QC processes for BIM submissions and monitor adherence to project BIM Execution Plans (BEP).

Interface Coordination

• Oversee BIM-enabled integration of design elements across disciplines (MEP, civil, architectural) and ensure compatibility with utilities and tunnel systems.
• Resolve design conflicts through interface coordination and advanced BIM analysis.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of BIM specialists, design engineers, and coordinators.
• Provide technical guidance to enhance team productivity and ensure delivery of high-quality design outputs.

Project Reporting

• Prepare and present design progress reports, including BIM deliverables and clash resolution updates, to project stakeholders.
• Monitor and track design and BIM milestones, ensuring alignment with project timelines.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or specialization in BIM or related fields is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of experience in design management, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven expertise in BIM-enabled design coordination on large-scale MEP fit-out projects.
• Prior experience with renowned PMC/consultancy firms and contractor environments in Saudi Arabia is essential.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in BIM software tools such as Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and BIM 360.
• Strong understanding of ISO 19650 principles and workflows.
• Strong understanding of local and international codes and standards.
• Familiarity with interface coordination for tunnel construction and MEP fit-out projects.

Certifications:

• Professional certifications such as BIM Manager (buildingSMART), PMP, or Prince2 are highly desirable.