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Design and FF&E Manager

Strattmont26 open roles

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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This job: posted 39 days ago

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Department: Design and FF&E Department Direct Manager: Projects Execution Director Subordinates: Senior Interior Designer, Senior FF&E Specialist.

Purpose of the Job:

The Design and FF&E Manager leads and manages the full design and FF&E lifecycle of projects from concept and bidding through execution and handover ensuring creative alignment with client requirements and commercial feasibility. The role integrates interior design development, FF&E sourcing, specification, budgeting, and installation activities, while coordinating with cross-functional departments to ensure compliance with project timelines, quality standards, and cost control.

Responsibilities:

Administrative and Supervisory Tasks:

- Manage and supervise the daily performance of team members, guiding them toward achieving departmental objectives and ensuring alignment with broader company goals.

- Set individual and team-level performance indicators for key work tasks and continuously monitor progress to ensure achievement of departmental objectives.

- Establish and maintain departmental procedures and internal policies that regulate workflows and contribute to the effective implementation of strategic and operational plans.

- Propose improvements to existing procedures and policies to enhance operational efficiency and support process optimization.

- Determine the department’s expected costs and contribute to the preparation of the annual departmental budget, in coordination with relevant functions.

- Set work priorities based on departmental goals, allocate tasks accordingly, and communicate responsibilities clearly to team members.

- Ensure effective communication and information flow within the department and across other departments to support alignment and coordination.

- Conduct annual performance evaluations for team members, discuss results constructively, and recommend appropriate developmental or corrective actions.

- Monitor and support the department's human resources planning by identifying training needs, facilitating necessary learning and development opportunities, and evaluating impact, in coordination with HR.

- Participate in the recruitment process by shortlisting candidates, conducting interviews, and providing recommendations for hiring decisions.

- Provide regular, constructive feedback to team members to support continuous improvement and skill development.

- Perform any additional managerial tasks assigned by the direct supervisor or required by the role.

Technical Tasks:

- Reviewing layout drafts and providing detailed feedback - Reviewing and commenting on 3D visuals - Validating furniture layouts and ensuring technical alignment - Reviewing Client Requirements Sheets and ensuring technical updates - Coordinating FF&E material selections and market research - Ensuring practical furniture planning and selections - Reviewing and approving FF&E activities related to materials - Lead project kickoff and weekly review meetings. - Delegate bidding and execution responsibilities to Design and FF&E team. - Approve zoning layouts, presentations, and 3D visuals. - Coordinate with Project Managers and Directors for approvals and updates. - Maintain client communication records and ensure MoMs are archived. - Track design approvals, variation orders, and change requests. - Oversee team workloads and distribute tasks based on capacity. - Supervise coordination with cost control and technical departments. - Coordinate MEP and lighting compliance for RCPs. - Coordinate design and FF&E team meetings and assign responsibilities. - Supervise FF&E cost tracking and align with cost control department. - Approve delivery schedules in coordination with site and logistics teams. - Finalize design concept in coordination with client branding and functional needs. - Oversee FF&E product selection, market sourcing, and sample validation. - Coordinate with cost control to Develop BOQs for design and FF&E items. - Validate mock-up rooms and material samples with suppliers and site. - Ensure integration of MEP and lighting Requirements into RCP and layout.

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in interior design, Architecture, or any related field.

Practical Qualification: A practical experience of no less than 8 to 12 years in interior design and team management.

Language Qualifications: Excellent in both English and Arabic is Required.

Certifications / Courses / Qualifications: - Design Management and Leadership, Advanced Space Planning Course - Project Management Certification (PMP) - AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite proficiency required - FF&E Practical Experience - LEED Knowledge is a plus

Practical / Required Skills: - Project Coordination and Project Management. - Material Selection - FF&E expertise in sourcing and budgeting - Zoning and space planning - Construction Technology & Methodology Expertise - BIM & Digital Tools Proficiency - Design Coordination & Detailing Proficiency - Ability to translate concepts into buildable solutions while maintaining aesthetic and functional integrity. - Operational Planning and Execution. - People Management and Team Development. - Client Relationship Management. - Problem-Solving and Decision-Making. - Process Improvement and Efficiency Optimization. - Budget and Cost Control. - Cross-Functional Collaboration. - Analytical Thinking. - Communication and Reporting. - Supervisory and Delegation Skills. - Change Enablement. - Risk Management. - Contract and Commercial Understanding. - Quality and Compliance Oversight.

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