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Design Manager

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About The Opportunity

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. We are one of the delivery partners for NEOM THE LINE, one of the most iconic giga projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, arguably one of the largest projects in the world. Based at NEOM Site, Jacobs has an opening for a Design Manager.

The Design Manager will oversee the full spectrum of architecture design for different asset types relating to THE LINE. Manage the full spectrum of architecture design for different asset types across THE LINE. Serves as a capable professional in an architectural design team, leading work on specific elements of a project with minimal direction and supervision of a Senior Architect or senior team member.

The Design Manager will manage the architectural design for THE LINE Neighborhoods and support the Senior Design Managers in the coordination of emerging designs provided by architectural design consultants for a Neighborhood. The Design Manager will ensure that the design work is executed according to scope, schedule, quality, and budget, and in compliance with the NEOM THE LINE Plan of Work procedures. The Design Manager will be responsible for the design of a neighborhood, encompassing approximately 500,000 m² of assets. Design Manager also will provide expert design management input across four neighborhoods and support the design for THE LINE Neighborhoods with one or multiple specialisms.

Responsibilities

Design Management Coordination, including Core Real Estate Asset Design, Non-Common Asset Design, Façade Design, Sustainability, and Public Realm Design
Guide designers, reviewing designs, and ensure that project requirements are met
Review and advise the design by special expertise, creative approach, requirements and quality of design, in support of Senior Designer leadership.
Arrange and/or attend design coordination meetings and workshops
Manage compliance with Design and Deliverables Requirements, Development Control Regulations (DCR's), Design KPIs and Specialist Design KPIs
Support Senior Design manager in the coordination of Interfaces with the City, between different Neighborhoods, and with Anchor Assets
Collaborate with Cost Consultants to ensure emerging designs are meeting budget targets.
Manage the design in accordance with the development program and Initial Asset Briefs
Manage the design in accordance with the development program and Initial Asset Briefs relevant to the Specialism
Manage the completion of design registers
RFI Register
Design to Budget
Design Review Contribute to qualitative architectural design reviews, providing analysis, comments in the CRS, and recommendations to Senior Design Manager.
Manage Design Brief and Requirements compliance, ensuring completeness, and accuracy, including design coordination within architecture and across disciplines.
Coordinate facilities management design with the Facilities Management Group
Responsible for the design quality and coordination of design between different design streams
Manages compliance with masterplan, vision and engineering integration
Liaison with delivery teams, integration of designs

Key Design Related Responsibilities

Design Management Coordination, including Core Real Estate Asset Design, Non-Common Asset Design, Façade Design, Sustainability, and Public Realm Design
Guide designers, reviewing designs, and ensure that project requirements are met
Review and advise the design by special expertise, creative approach, requirements and quality of design, in support of Senior Designer leadership.
Arrange and/or attend design coordination meetings and workshops
Manage compliance with Design and Deliverables Requirements, Development Control Regulations (DCR's), Design KPIs and Specialist Design KPIs
Support Senior Design manager in the coordination of Interfaces with the City, between different Neighborhoods, and with Anchor Assets
Collaborate with Cost Consultants to ensure emerging designs are meeting budget targets.
Manage the design in accordance with the development program and Initial Asset Briefs
Manage the design in accordance with the development program and Initial Asset Briefs relevant to the Specialism
Manage the completion of design registers
RFI Register
Design to Budget
Design Review Contribute to qualitative architectural design reviews, providing analysis, comments in the CRS, and recommendations to Senior Design Manager.
Manage Design Brief and Requirements compliance, ensuring completeness, and accuracy, including design coordination within architecture and across disciplines.
Coordinate facilities management design with the Facilities Management Group

Culture and Values

Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values
Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

Experience

10+ years post undergraduate of outstanding architectural design and management experience
Design experience in various architectural types residential, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, etc.
Experience in Middle East is highly appreciated

Qualifications

B.Arch or B.Sc, in Architecture from a recognized university
Postgraduate In Architecture
International Accreditations (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent)
Sustainability Certification (LEED, PQP, or equivalent)

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