Senior Design Manager - Client Side

Ignite Search & Selection

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ref: OP555-681

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

- Based on the project site, monitor the performance of the Design Consultant to ensure the Design correctness and completeness as well as compliance with the scope of work requirements.
- Ensure that the Design Consultant(s) have considered the end user’s requirements as stated in the statement of requirement.
- Control and manage the Senior Discipline Engineers of the Project Management Team in respect of Design aspects.
- Evaluate and endorse the variation orders/concession request submitted by the Design Consultant(s) for the Client's approval.
- Attend all meetings with Design Consultant(s), its sub-consultants and Client's Meetings
- Review and comment on all drawings and documents submitted by the Design Consultant(s) and ensure the incorporation of all revisions on all documents.
- Assist, monitor and ensure timely submittals of all documents from the Design Consultant(s) to all government departments until final necessary permits are obtained to proceed with the works to final completion.
- Coordinate with regional / home office for technical support required to ensure the correctness and completeness of the Design.
- Review and report to Client all Design Consultant(s)’ monthly reports including area of concern and recommended plans of actions.
- Review the Project Strategy and provide a recommendation to the Client.
- Prepare a questionnaire for pre-qualification of the Construction Contractors, carry out the pre-qualification and recommend a bidders’ list.
- Lead PM Disciplines in replying to clarifications, issuing bulletins and attending technical meetings with bidders during the Tender stage.

Requirements

- Minimum requirement of a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering (or similar) from a recognized university
- Master Degree is preferred but not essential
- Previous experience delivering the infrastructure on a large mixed-use project (minimum of 3 years on the same project)
- Minimum of 17 years’ experience coupled with at least 7 years’ experience working in a design management position for a consultancy or design firm.
- Minimum of 5 years’ site-based project delivery experience on projects from inception to completion.

About the Company

Ignite Search & Selection is a leading Recruitment Agency in the Middle East. Ignite's team of specialist recruiters now works across a range of sectors including Legal, Digital/Technology, Retail/FMCG, Construction and Engineering.

We pride ourselves on given both clients and candidates expert market knowledge in our chosen sectors. We value getting a detailed understanding of our clients and candidates expectations to find the perfect fit for all parties.

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