Architects

BPM Architects is seeking an experienced Senior Studio Manager to join our team in Kuwait. We are looking for a highly organized and proactive professional with strong experience in studio operations, project coordination, resource planning, and team management within an architecture and design environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations and overall workflow of the architecture and design studio
• Plan and allocate team resources across current and upcoming projects
• Monitor project schedules, deadlines, deliverables, and staffing requirements
• Coordinate between architecture, interior design, engineering, project management, and administrative teams
• Support project leaders in managing workloads, priorities, and project requirements
• Organize internal coordination meetings, project reviews, and progress updates
• Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions to improve studio efficiency
• Develop and maintain studio procedures, templates, reporting systems, and quality-control processes
• Monitor employee performance, workload distribution, and team productivity
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development of employees
• Assist senior management with business planning, project reporting, and operational decision-making
• Ensure project files, documentation, and internal records are properly organized and maintained
• Promote effective communication, accountability, collaboration, and a positive studio culture
• Support the preparation of project proposals, program, resource plans, and fee submissions when required
• Ensure studio activities are aligned with company policies, quality standards, and project requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, or a related field
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience within an architecture, interior design, engineering, or multidisciplinary design firm
• Minimum 2 years of experience in studio management, operations management, or a senior project coordination role
• Strong understanding of architecture and interior design project workflows
• Proven experience in resource planning, team coordination, and project scheduling
• Ability to monitor multiple projects, deadlines, and team requirements simultaneously
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Good understanding of project budgets, fee structures, and commercial requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project-management software, and resource-planning tools
• Familiarity with design software and document-management systems is an advantage
• Previous experience working in Kuwait or the GCC is preferred

How to Apply

Work Location: In person