Job Description

Title:Associate Designer

Design Coordinator

LOCATION

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

project description

The project is a major infrastructure programme for a mixed-use development aiming to be a global landmark recognized for its unique vision and position as an authentic destination in Riyadh. The community will be a distinct, self-sustaining hub for Riyadh offering several iconic assets. KBR will provide Project Management Consultancy services in project planning, controls, design and engineering management, and implementation of the development and early works packages.

THE ROLE

Reporting directly to the Senior Design Manager and supporting a team of Senior Design Managers and Design Managers working on a broad range of design developments . The Design Coordinator will work in coordination with the project management team to ensure the project's design stage objectives are met.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to manage the design and its approval, across the project stakeholders. Assist the Senior Design Manager and team in the preparation of a detailed project plan, as part of the Project Management Plan, for the design phases of the program. Manage the day-to-day infrastructure design monitoring activities and resources and actively participate in the design team meetings. Provide status reporting regarding design milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership. Support internal quality control check for the infrastructure design documentation Managing the design process using commercial, contractual, programme/time awareness and technical expertise Support the design process recognizes current KSA legislation, standards and codes of practice where appropriate. Support the arrangement of meetings to ensure the Design Review process. Manage design issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline program Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniques

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

BSc, engineering, architecture or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years overall experience Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role Minimum of 5 years working in Middle East Experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that included the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities Knowledge of operational aspects of civil & infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, and utilities with experience in construction management and practice Excellent report writing and communication skills A high standard of spoken and written English should be a requirement User of MS Office

COMPETENCIES

Energetic Motivated Dynamic Interpersonal and communication skills Accepts responsibility Planning & organising

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