Design Associate

The project is a major build asset 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 is providing 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 relevant Senior Design Manager.

 

The Design Associate will be responsible for supporting the design package within the following asset typology:

Iconic

Hospitality

Public Realm

Residential/Commercial

 

The Design Associate will be required to support the Senior Design Manager and Design Managers in the design delivery related matters.

 

The Design Associate will work in coordination with the wider project management team to ensure the project’s design stage objectives are met.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Support all aspects of the asset design production process to ensure the overall design is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of program’s strategic objectives.

Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to manage the design and its approval, across the project stakeholders.

Support the preparation of detailed project plans, as part of the Project Management Plan, for the design phases of the program.

Support the day-to-day 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 design documentation

Managing the design process using commercial, contractual, programme/time awareness and technical expertise

Monitor and support the process to ensure that designs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards

Provide data, metrics and information updates as required to the Technical Team and other stakeholders.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

BSc, engineering, architecture or equivalent.

Understanding of facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that included the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities

Excellent report writing and communication skills

A high standard of spoken and written English should be a requirement

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