- Mentor and manage all design staff on a professional and personal basis.
- Lead the Riyadh-based architectural & interior design teams in developing creative design solutions.
- Manage the Manila-based concept design / renders team.
- Coordinate with the Cairo-based draftsman team via the Riyadh-based technical director.
- Manage the Beirut-based freelance architects.
- Lead and coordinate with third party designers and engineers.
- Introduce and administer timesheets and coordinate time/cost ratio for each project.
- Clarify scope of work, prepare and regularly check on designers schedules.
- Coordinate with engineering directors and the technical director.
- Actively encourage existing Client contacts for additional project opportunities.
- Work with Riyadh-based and Khobar-based business development and the proposals manager on existing and prospective project development opportunities.
- Organize and administer the design database on the server.
- Introduce new design software.
- Be an ambassador for the company.
- Ensure all design team members adhere to company policies.
Requirements
- Masters degree in Architecture from a reputable university.
- Proven experience in a similar role with a regional / international design firm.
- 10-15 years of relevant design experience working on large scale projects.
- Extensive experience and proven ability in Business Development/Client relations.
- Ability to motivate and inspire others.
- Proficient knowledge of architectural principles, practices, process, and the application to project work-related issues.
- Experience with building planning, drawing standards, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of restorative and new design projects.
- Strong creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills.
- Working knowledge of relevant building and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Fluent in Arabic and English.
Master's degree in Architecture from a reputable university. Proven experience in a similar role with a regional / international design firm. 10-15 years of relevant design experience working on large scale projects. Extensive experience and proven ability in Business Development/Client relations. Ability to motivate and inspire others. Proficient knowledge of architectural principles, practices, process, and the application to project work-related issues. Experience with building planning, drawing standards, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of restorative and new design projects. Strong creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills. Working knowledge of relevant building and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. Excellent leadership skills. Fluent in Arabic and English.