Design Director (Basements)

Design Director (Basements) Opportunities (PMC/PMO/IDC) in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

The LINE Project (NEOM)

Our client:

A market leading US design & project management consultancy with nearly 75 years of experience.

Scope of work:

PMC and design leadership of infrastructure, multiple high-rise towers around a Marina including other landmarks such as hospital, stadium, university, HQ, theatre and museum.

The Offer:

• Permanent Contract
• Competitive tax-free expat salary
• 5-day work week
• Premium expatriate housing, food & transport provided at an excellent standard
• Health & Life insurance
• Mobilization/demobilisation support
• Single Status

Required:

• 20+ years of post-graduate outstanding architectural design and management experience
• Bachelor Degree in Architecture or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university
• Postgraduate in Architecture or Urban Design preferred
• International accreditation - RIBA, AIA, or equivalent
• Outstanding presentation skills
• Excellent ability in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite; Grasshopper and V-Ray is a plus
• Extensive project experience with emphasis on large projects and programs
• Experience in Middle East is appreciated
• Proven related experience in an Architectural Practice, including management of international design consultants across sectors and typologies
• Experience working in signature architecture design studios
• Design experience in various architectural types: residential, mix-use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, etc.
• Experience and extensive knowledge on design and construction materials and their application
• Design experience of public realm design and application
• Excellent conceptual and design skills, with emphasis on responding to the functional requirements within the basements; mobility, logistics, utilities, storage
• Managing, coordinating and developing the architectural aspects of the functionally driven city basements, specially focused in architectural design including operation facilities, mobility, logistics, services and maintenance
• Experience in coordination with Civil, structural and MEP disciplines
• Extensive knowledge of Urban and Infrastructure planning
• Solid knowledge of products, materials, zoning/building codes and construction methods
• A team player, with a flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and collaborating
• Full knowledge of international standards, policies, codes and procedures
• Full knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements
• Knowledge of international and local codes, regulations and submission requirements
• Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles

Job Type: Full-time