Hill International
Design & Technical Manager - Architectural and Infrastructure Projects
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 15 - 20 yrs
Job expiry date: 24/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
10/03/2026
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
15 - 20 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
24/04/2026
Job description
The Design & Technical Manager in Saudi Arabia is responsible for leading architectural oversight and technical management for the comprehensive redesign of the STC Complex. This role ensures alignment with the Masterplan, client objectives, regulations, and budget across all project phases. The manager coordinates design stages from concept to IFC, manages integration of infrastructure including roads, utilities, and underground services, resolves design conflicts, and ensures compliance with local and international standards. Acting as the primary architectural authority within the PMC team, the role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary consultants, oversight of renovation and redevelopment works, implementation of design management practices including BIM and sustainability compliance, and leadership to maintain technical excellence and successful project delivery.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead architectural oversight for Masterplan implementation and ensure design alignment across all project stages.
- Manage and review design stages from concept through IFC ensuring technical and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate infrastructure integration including roads, utilities, and underground services.
- Oversee integration and alignment for new and existing buildings within the project scope.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary consultants to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Manage technical interfaces and resolve design conflicts while providing technical direction.
- Ensure proper coordination of roads, access, utilities, and services across the project.
- Maintain compliance with local and international standards and sustainability requirements.
Experience & skills
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in large-scale projects.
- Proven experience in masterplanned, mixed-use, or campus developments.
- Prior PMC or Design Management role is essential.
- Strong infrastructure coordination skills (roads, utilities).
- Experience in renovation and redevelopment projects.
- Professional registration or chartership preferred.
- Knowledge of design management, BIM, compliance, and sustainability.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.