Architecture Design Manager

Key requirements:

• Architectural background
• 25 years of experience with min 8 years in same position.
• 15 years GCC experience
• Experience with Tier 1 consultants required.
• Deep knowledge of project delivery and construction: Should have a significant number of built and delivered projects in the region.
• Strong stakeholders’ engagement and management.
• Managing large scale projects / teams / deadlines / remote teams.
• Projects Experience and Portfolio: Primarily, strong hospitality + mixed-use developments. Residential tower and retail experience a plus.
• Deep knowledge of Hotel Operators guidelines.
• Technically strong with Design flair.
• Capable of running/managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Previous experience in preparing and delivering architecture packages in all project stages (i.e. being senior or lead architect on projects prior to design management role).
• Strong in coordination and consultant management.
• Ongoing engagement and coordination with project teams.
• Experience in bids and proposals preparation.

Requirements

Key requirements:

• Architectural background
• 25 years of experience with min 8 years in same position.
• 15 years GCC experience
• Experience with Tier 1 consultants required.
• Deep knowledge of project delivery and construction: Should have a significant number of built and delivered projects in the region.
• Strong stakeholders’ engagement and management.
• Managing large scale projects / teams / deadlines / remote teams.
• Projects Experience and Portfolio: Primarily, strong hospitality + mixed-use developments. Residentials tower and retail experience

Qualifications:

• Proven experience at a senior level in delivering design services within a Work Winning environment and successfully implementing design strategies as well as relevant project experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners and delivery team members under time pressure
• Experience of leading a team and/or coaching team members
• Numeracy and bid/report writing skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Have an understanding of different Client procurement routes.
• Experience of site/contract procedures would be an advantage.
• Ability to organize, plan, programmed and manage workloads.
• Understanding of Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures.

About the Company

Having been in business for 50 years, we have accumulated unparalled knowledge, skill, and creativity. We use our expertise to develop a truly tailored innovative and creative solution that is in line with our clients' specific requirements. We don't sell a "house style" - that's not our style.

The firm has its headquarters in Kuwait and has completed a wide range of projects locally and throughout the Middle East. A recent survey conducted by the World Architecture Magazine shows that SSH is currently ranked as number fifty two in the world.

We treat our employees as valued members of the team. We believe in the power of every single person who works here and the individual expertise they bring to a project. We reinforce the worth of every individual by giving them the room to excel.

SSH is registered in Kuwait with the Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Defense, the Kuwait Municipality and many private enterprises.

The Firm is registered with international and bi-lateral agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme, the International Road Federation, the Arab Fund for Social and Economic Development, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the Committee for Reconstruction and Development in Lebanon.