Design Manager (Arch/ID)

About the Role

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is seeking a Design Manager (Arch/ID) to lead the design development and delivery of large-scale leisure and hospitality projects across KSA. This full-time role involves managing multidisciplinary design teams and ensuring design excellence in line with project requirements and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural and interior design vision from concept through detailed design and construction.
• Ensure design intent is maintained throughout all project phases.
• Drive innovation and creative excellence aligned with hospitality trends and guest experience expectations.
• Review and approve design deliverables, including presentations, drawings, specifications, and material selections.
• Manage external consultants, design firms, and contractors to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Develop and monitor design schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Identify and mitigate design risks, ensuring efficient problem-solving.
• Oversee value engineering while maintaining design integrity and brand standards.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (development, operations, marketing) and external consultants.
• Collaborate with brand operators (hotels, F&B, entertainment partners) to ensure compliance with brand guidelines.
• Present design concepts and progress updates to senior stakeholders and clients.
• Coordinate with authorities to ensure compliance with local codes and regulations in KSA.
• Ensure all designs meet local building codes, sustainability standards, and international best practices.
• Oversee BIM coordination and design integration across disciplines.
• Review shop drawings, mock-ups, and material samples.
• Support construction teams by providing technical guidance and resolving design-related issues.
• Establish and enforce design quality standards across all project phases.
• Ensure adherence to project brand identities, guest experience goals, and operational requirements.
• Monitor construction progress to ensure alignment with approved designs.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure quality and design consistency.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of experience in architecture/interior design, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale hospitality or leisure projects (hotels, resorts, entertainment venues).
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality design execution.

Required Skills

• Strong design creativity and aesthetic sensibility.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of hospitality design standards and guest experience principles.
• Proficiency in design and documentation tools (AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, Adobe Suite, etc.).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Experience working in KSA or the GCC region.
• Familiarity with KSA regulatory frameworks and approval processes.

Work Type

This is a full-time position.