As part of the Program Management Office Design department, Senior Landscape Architect will be responsible for Design Review process management of landscape design development during
the lifecycle of the several assigned projects of the program. From concept, schematic, detail, authorities submission, tendering and construction documentation, Senior Landscape Architect provides technical management, leadership and coordination of applicable Design Review processes to secure the delivery of multi discipline design delivery teams and organisations on assigned projects.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the program design team work in such a way as to ensure the most
  economic and effective use of resources and the completion of design projects in line with
  target timescales;
• Implementation of design guidelines for assigned program components.
• Participate to the tender process in coordination with the Procurement Department for assigned
  program components of the strategy launched during the contract period;
• Evaluation of tenders (technical proposals only), prepare tender reports and recommendations,
  and selection of designer contractors;
• Ensure the Key Performance Indicators assigned to third party Designers are met, including the
  timely and quality delivery of design packages in line with the contractual obligations / scope of
  work and related deliverables;
• Key Performance Indicators include but are not restricted to applicable Design Guidelines and
  targets for Greening, cost efficiency, standardization without comprising quality, integration in
  urban environment, and the wider contribution to the Green Riyadh Strategic KPIs;
• Ensure design is in compliance with relevant local codes, standards, regulations and
  requirements of local authority having jurisdiction;
• Work with design organizations, both internal and external, to deliver an approved project
  design;
• Monitor progress of design delivery, identify areas for improvement, and take action to resolve
  outstanding issues;
• Ensure that critical dates are met on time, within agreed cost & to technical requirement;
• Ensure design risk assessments are carried out and that residual risk is transferred to the
  construction teams;
• Work with construction teams to ensure buildability considerations are incorporated
• Liaise with numerous stakeholders including clients, municipalities, government bodies and
  work teams
• Review verification and acceptance of the design outputs (calculations, drawings, specifications,
  reports) prior to issue for construction;
• Implementing practical, timely, cost effective solutions to enable all elements of the project are
  safely constructed;
• Maintaining a clear picture of out-turn cost in accordance with standard framework, by ensuring
  monthly cost reports fully and accurately reflects all contracts let, change, risks, opportunities
  and variation orders and reporting to senior client level;
• Perform all other position related duties as requested

• Strong design and commercial skills, win work and oversee delivery
• Effective leader (has an instinctive eye for talent), proven ability to motivate others and get results
  both through direct reports and external suppliers (Internal as well as external third party sub
  consultants);
• Strategic thinker – ability to spot opportunities and galvanize the resource and the expertise in
  order to capitalize on them;
• Experience of interpreting and understanding local rules, regulations and design guides;
• Appreciation and working knowledge of sustainable design techniques and solutions, such as LEED
  and alike;
• Excellent client meeting, presentation and report writing skills;
• Skills in Project Management and Bid Preparation;
• Entrepreneurial outlook – keen interest to play a pivotal role in growing the business;