Senior Director - Landscape Architecture

Job Purpose

Lead the Building & Places team by overseeing the monitoring of the landscape architecture designs’ progress, managing cost control and providing direction on the development process to ensure that the deliverables are submitted and works are executed by the consultants as agreed in terms of quality, standards, materials, schedule and cost in order to meet The Red Sea Global’s (RSG) business objectives and requirements. 

Job Responsibilities - Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the annual business plan, and target and implement the strategic agenda of the Buildings & Places function to deliver RSG’s vision and mission. 

• Ensure that the strategy is translated into operational business plans for the Buildings & Places function and monitor the performance and execution of those plans to achieve functional objectives and deliver the company’s strategy. 

Job Responsibilities - Leadership

• Direct the activities of the project and landscape architecture design team to ensure that all work is carried out efficiently in line with the strategic project management plans, policies and procedures. 

• Build and lead a motivated, engaged and competent team by setting priorities and objectives, managing performances and providing ongoing feedback and coaching to meet the functional challenges and goals.   

• Serve as a role model to ensure employees’ awareness and commitment to RSG’s vision, mission, values, fundamentals and corporate strategy to establish a highly engaged and motivated human resources and continuously improve performance 

Job Responsibilities - Functional

• Oversee the preparation of tender documents, contribute in defining the design specifications of materials and the scope of work, and initiate the bidding process to appoint a contractor/consultant.  

• Oversee the development of program and project delivery schedule by defining  development phases and  road maps for project teams to ensure that time and cost are managed effectively and efficiently. 

• Lead the review of the programs and projects ensuring stakeholder engagement and alignment with the relevant functions.

Job Responsibilities - Functional

Job Responsibilities - Organizational

• Estimate and forecast the number and qualification of the project and landscape architecture design management workforce needed to avoid shortage of staff and ensure on-time delivery.   

• Supervise and evaluate employees’ performance with continuous feedback on their assigned targets and provide development opportunities to maximize potential and engagement of employees through mentoring, coaching and constructive feedback. 

• Contribute to the identification of the respective employees’ training and developmental needs and bridge the knowledge gaps to ensure continuous progression and high-level of competence within the team. 

Job Stakeholders - Internal

Infrastructure, Engineering, Project Delivery & Commercial teams. 

Job Stakeholders - External

Subcontractors, Design Consultants and Suppliers

Job Requirements - Qualification & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture  or related field

25+ years of experience with 15 years in a leadership position

Extensive experience managing the full project lifecycle from concept to completion with a focus on post contract delivery.

Job Requirements - Skills

Job Context