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Design Manager FLS
Bechtel
Lead fire life safety design for Expo 2030 Riyadh infrastructure project
4d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Riyadh, SA, 11543
Office Full-Time
Company Size
38,000+ worldwide Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
and more
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Energy
and more
Role
What you would be doing
risk mitigation
permit liaison
design coordination
change control
technical review
fls design
- Monitor design risks and implement mitigation strategies. Provide technical support during construction and respond to RFIs related to fire life safety design.
- Support permitting processes and liaise with relevant authorities for approvals.
- Coordinate with civil, structural, and utilities teams to ensure integrated design solutions within the framework of Bechtel / Client requirements.
- Ensure engineering coordination efforts with Project Manager, Procurement/Contracts, Construction, Startup, Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) and Project Controls.
- Review major changes or deviations in project scope, project material quantities, budget or schedule, and assist particularly with defining the change, obtaining accurate estimates of the hours involved, and notifying trends in accordance with Project Change Control procedures.
- Conduct technical reviews and value engineering assessments in consultation with client appointed design consultants.
- The design manager shall participate in design workshops and interdisciplinary coordination sessions with relevant design consultants and stakeholders.
- Manage design consultants and sub-contractors, ensuring timely and quality submissions.
- Establish and maintain robust engineering progress and performance measurement processes & reports.
- Lead and manage the Fire Life Safety (FLS) design scope within the Power & Utilities package, ensuring full alignment with customer requirements, NFPA standards, and Saudi Civil Defense regulations.
- Direct preparation of project studies, reports, forecasts, special engineering reports as required.
- Ensure compliance with the Customer’s project governance procedures & requirements.
What you bring
nfpa
revit
navisworks
leadership
saudi experience
fire systems
- In-depth understanding of local and international fire codes, particularly NFPA, IBC, Saudi Building Code, and Saudi Civil Defense Authority requirements.
- Working knowledge of BIM platforms and coordination tools (Revit, Navisworks), as well as FLS-specific simulation tools.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and resolve complex technical challenges proactively
- Experience managing and coordinating multiple design consultants in a high-performance, schedule-driven environment.
- Previous experience in Saudi Arabia and knowledge of local permitting and authority engagement processes preferred.
- Proven experience delivering FLS design on large-scale infrastructure, utility, or public event/venue projects.
- Ability to review and validate FLS engineering documentation, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Familiarity with design integration in power and energy infrastructure is highly desirable.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
- Strong technical knowledge of fire protection systems design, including fire alarm, fire suppression (Automatic sprinkler system, clean agent, foam), fire pump selection, fire water tank sizing, smoke control/smoke ventilation, smoke detection and alarms, system supervision and monitoring, and emergency lighting systems.
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Overview
Since 1898
Year Established
The company was founded over a century ago.
$17.6B
Annual Revenue
Reported revenue generated in 2022.
160+
Countries Operated
Operates in over 160 countries worldwide.
- Operates across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, nuclear, security and environmental, oil, gas, chemicals, mining, and metals, as well as manufacturing, battery production and technology.
- Significant presence in North America, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.
Focus on challenging projects
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Integrity and ethics
Ethical Standards
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Safety and well-being
Safety Culture
Safety and the well-being of employees are prioritized, and respect for each other is emphasized.
Diversity and belonging
Inclusive Environment
The company fosters a deep sense of belonging by embracing diversity and seeking diverse views.
Trust and accountability
Trustworthy Relationships
Long-term relationships are built on trust, accountability, and delivering excellence.
Net zero by 2050
Sustainability Target
Committed to achieving net zero emissions across all scopes by 2050.
- Created Bechtel.org in 2019, a social enterprise focusing on sustainable and inclusive development projects worldwide.
- Addresses global challenges such as access to clean water, renewable energy, and resilient infrastructure.
24% women
Workforce Composition
Highlights the percentage of women in the company's employee base, showcasing diversity in gender representation.
- Supports various communities within its workforce through Business Resource Groups (BRGs) such as B-BOLD (Supporting the Black Community), B-FAMILIA (Supporting the Latinx Community), B-PRO (Supporting Professional Development), B-PROUD (Supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community), BSERV (Supporting Veterans), Women@Bechtel (Supporting Female Colleagues), B-InspirAsian (Supporting the Asian Community), and Boundless@Bechtel (Supporting Disability Inclusion).
- Launched programs to support underrepresented groups in STEM fields, including partnerships with organizations like the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
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