Overview
Design Manager – Sports Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Jobtailor
Position: Design Manager – Sports Adventure
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage design activities for sports facilities from concept through detailed design and construction stages
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (architecture, structure, MEP, sports specialists, venue planners, and consultants)
- Review and validate design deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements, international standards, and best practices
- Establish and monitor the design programme aligned with overall project milestones
- Lead design reviews, workshops, and coordination meetings
- Provide expert input on sports facility planning and design
- Ensure compliance with international sports standards (e.g., FIFA, IOC, World Athletics, etc.)
- Review field/court layouts, spectator sightlines, circulation, and operational functionality
- Ensure integration of athlete facilities, media zones, VIP areas, and back-of-house operations
- Validate materials, surfaces, lighting, acoustics, and equipment specifications
- Promote sustainable and legacy-driven sports design solutions
- Act as the key interface between client, operators, sports consultants, and design teams
- Coordinate with governing bodies and authorities to secure approvals and certifications
- Facilitate stakeholder alignment on operational and functional requirements
- Participate in client presentations and technical decision‑making forums
- Monitor design progress against budget and schedule
- Assess impact of design changes on project cost, programme, and functionality
- Support value engineering initiatives specific to sports infrastructure
- Identify and mitigate risks related to design coordination, compliance, and constructability
- Provide technical design support during construction, including review of shop drawings and RFIs
- Ensure the design intent for sports facilities is maintained on site
- Coordinate with site supervision teams and contractors for issue resolution
- Support testing, commissioning, and handover of sports facilities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 12–15+ years of experience in sports facility design and/or design management
- Experience in stadiums, major events, or large‑scale sports developments
- Previous experience in PMC, consultancy, or complex multidisciplinary projects
- Strong knowledge of international sports design standards and venue requirements
- Strong leadership and multidisciplinary coordination skills
- Deep understanding of sports facility planning and operations
Certifications & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
- Master’s degree in Architecture
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Master’s degree in Engineering
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Title: Design Manager – Sports
Company: Jobtailor
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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