Arada Design Manager

About Arada

Arada develops communities designed to inspire healthier, happier, and more meaningful lives. The company focuses on innovative developments, customer experiences, and sustainability to create environments where individuals can live, work, and thrive. Joining Arada means becoming part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team committed to delivering excellence.

The Role of Design Manager

The Design Manager will oversee the architectural design delivery for assigned projects within Arada’s KSA portfolio, specifically in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves managing projects from concept development through detailed design, IFC documentation, and construction support. The Design Manager acts as the primary design custodian, ensuring that design intent, quality standards, commercial objectives, programmed requirements, and development strategies are integrated throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design management across concept, detailed design, tendering, IFC, and construction stages.
• Manage and guide local and international consultants to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery.
• Coordinate architectural designs with structural, MEP, infrastructure, landscape, and interior design disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Building Codes, local authority regulations, sustainability, accessibility, and Fire & Life Safety requirements.
• Drive design excellence through technical reviews, value engineering, quality assurance, and design optimization.
• Collaborate with Development, Commercial, Construction, Procurement, and Project Management teams to balance design, cost, and program objectives.
• Support consultant and contractor procurement, RFP evaluations, and tender reviews.
• Provide technical leadership during construction, including reviewing RFIs, shop drawings, material submissions, and site-related design challenges.
• Establish and improve design management processes, governance frameworks, reporting standards, and best practices.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in architectural design management.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strong design governance and technical leadership.
• Experience in stakeholder coordination for high-quality developments.

Work Environment

This role is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates on a full-time basis. The Design Manager will work closely with internal departments such as Development, Project Management, Commercial, and Construction, as well as external design consultants.

Career Opportunity at Arada

At Arada, you will contribute to projects that transform communities. You will work alongside professionals in a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. The company is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals can thrive and make a meaningful impact.