Senior Design Director

KEO International Consultants

Doha, Qatar

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration - through conceptualization - to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we've led with vision, contributing to many of the world's most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51 st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you'll discover more than just a job - you'll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Technical Director to join our PMI division in Doha, Qatar.

We envisage success in this role to include:

- Develop and implement strategic goals and objectives for the building department.

- Lead and oversee all technical aspects of projects, ensuring alignment with the company's vision and mission.

- Collaborate with executive management to set project priorities and allocate resources effectively.

- Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of complex building projects.

- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

- Provide direction and support to project managers, engineers, and other technical staff.

- Monitor project progress and performance, and implement corrective actions when necessary.

- Serve as the primary technical advisor, providing expert guidance on engineering, construction methods, and building codes.

- Review and approve project designs, plans, and specifications.

- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, codes, and standards.

- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for potential project challenges.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners.

- Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.

- Represent the company in meetings, presentations, and negotiations with clients and external stakeholders.

- Mentor and develop a team of project managers, engineers, and technical staff.

- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the department.

- Identify training and development opportunities for team members.

- Implement and maintain quality assurance and control processes across all projects.

- Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and best practices.

- Address and resolve any quality issues or defects promptly.

- Oversee the preparation and management of project budgets.

- Monitor financial performance, including costs, revenue, and profitability.

- Ensure effective cost control measures are in place and adhered to.

- Drive innovation and the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies.

- Promote continuous improvement in processes, techniques, and project delivery methods.

- Stay updated on industry trends, developments, and best practices.

- Ensure all projects comply with local, national, and international building codes and regulations.

- Liaise with regulatory authorities to obtain necessary permits and approvals.

- Manage environmental, health, and safety compliance across all projects.

- Prepare and present detailed project reports, including progress updates, financial summaries, and risk assessments.

- Maintain accurate project documentation and records for reference and compliance purposes.

Requirements:

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 20+ years of relevant experience partnered with a Bachelor in relevant field.

KEO's performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its' contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.Contact Email: careers@keoic.com