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Arada | Design Manager, Riyadh

Arada šŸ‡øšŸ‡¦ Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

Full-time Manager

Lead architectural design delivery across project stages, from concept through detailed design, IFC documentation, tendering, and construction support. Coordinate consultants and multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance and design quality, and balance design intent with cost, schedule, and development objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural design delivery across all project stages from concept to detailed design, IFC documentation, tendering and construction support
  • Coordinate consultants and multidisciplinary teams
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and design quality
  • Balance design intent with cost, schedule and development objectives

Requirements

  • 12+ years of architectural design management experience
  • Experience on large‑scale developments, preferably with developers or international consultancies
  • Strong knowledge of Saudi regulations and BIM workflows
  • Proficiency with design software and commercial considerations
  • Excellent English communication and stakeholder leadership skills
  • Middle‑East and Saudi Arabia project experience preferred

Key Skills

Architectural design leadership Concept development Detailed design IFC documentation Tendering processes Construction support BIM management Saudi building regulations Multidisciplinary coordination Stakeholder management Project scheduling Cost control Design quality assurance Team leadership Communication Problem solving Negotiation AutoCAD Revit SketchUp 3D visualization Design thinking Agile project delivery Risk management Client liaison

About Arada

Launched in 2017 and headquartered in the UAE, Arada was created to build spaces people connect with for healthier, happier and more meaningful lives. Arada’s scope of operation covers property development, retail, education and hospitality.

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