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About the Role

Dan - PIF Company is seeking a Design Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires a professional with a strong background in architecture and interior design, specifically within the hospitality sector. The role focuses on overseeing the design lifecycle for international branded hotels and resorts, ensuring adherence to brand standards and regulatory requirements.

This pivotal role is responsible for driving design excellence and ensuring the successful realization of hospitality projects through the management of complex design processes and coordination with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the comprehensive design process for hospitality projects, including hotels and resorts, from conceptualization through to construction documentation and site execution.
• Coordinate with international hotel operators and brand representatives to ensure designs align with established brand standards and guidelines.
• Drive design excellence across architecture and interior design, coordinating with related trades, consultants, and external stakeholders to ensure design quality and adherence to project timelines.
• Review and approve all design drawings, material selections, and technical documentation to meet project objectives and quality benchmarks.
• Ensure compliance with local and international building codes, relevant regulations, and project-specific design guidelines.
• Integrate Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes into project workflows and ensure coordination and collaboration across all project disciplines.
• Oversee owner-side BIM governance, including the development and adherence to Execution Information Requirements (EIR) and BIM Execution Plans (BEP).
• Manage and oversee Common Data Environment (CDE) setup, control, and regular audits for efficient data management and collaboration.
• Conduct model quality reviews and ensure compliance with project and industry standards.
• Provide BIM inputs for Project Controls reporting to support accurate project tracking and performance analysis.
• Prepare projects for digital handover, ensuring readiness of as-built documentation and asset data.
• Coordinate with hospitality systems and vendors to ensure seamless integration of specialized equipment and services.
• Lead stakeholder reporting and meeting management, ensuring clear communication and timely updates.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a closely related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in design management.
• Proven track record of delivering at least five international branded hospitality projects, such as hotels or resorts.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Strong knowledge of hotel design standards and operational requirements.
• Proficiency in BIM software, particularly Revit, and working knowledge of CAD tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Solid understanding of local and international building codes, regulations, and design guidelines.
• Expertise in owner-side BIM governance, including EIR and BEP.
• Demonstrated ability in multi-discipline design coordination.
• Experience with CDE setup, control, and audits.
• Proficiency in model quality reviews and compliance checks.
• Ability to provide BIM inputs to Project Controls reporting.
• Knowledge of digital handover readiness, including as-builts and asset data.
• Experience in hospitality systems and vendor coordination.
• Strong stakeholder reporting and meeting leadership capabilities.

Work Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.