Saleh Almarzooq
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Design Director with 10+ years of experience leading 100+ member multi-disciplinary engineering teams and managing complex design portfolios valued up to SAR 19B. Demonstrated expertise across the government, healthcare, residential, and infrastructure sectors. PMP, CEM, and VMA certified with a Master’s in Electrical Engineering. Specializes in multidisciplinary design management, design governance, and coordination, backed by a strong MEP technical foundation. Proven track record of managing consultants, ensuring strict compliance with codes and standards, and supporting the full project lifecycle from concept design through construction, commissioning, and handover.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Design Director
Confidential Government Entity
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2024.09 - 2026.02
- Direct a 70+ member multidisciplinary engineering department, establishing the overarching technical strategy, design governance, and resource allocation across Architecture, Structural, MEP, and ICT divisions.
- Manage an expansive design portfolio of 50+ annual projects (healthcare, residential, infrastructure), driving end-to-end design phases for developments valued up to SAR 19B.
- Oversee production and review of design deliverables (drawings, BOQs, specifications) and technical documents for both in-house and outsourced design work.
- Identify and manage technical risks, and provide mitigation strategies and recommendations.
- Direct the design management of four large-scale accommodation complex projects in collaboration with an external design consultant, with a combined estimated construction value of SAR 8.5 billion.
- Establish and enforce design standards, guidelines, and review processes, enhancing quality, consistency, constructability, and compliance with national codes and internal policies.
- Accelerated project approvals and mitigated compliance risks by actively liaising with government authorities and ensuring strict adherence to national codes.
- Coordinate with cross-functional departments (projects, operations, finance, procurement) to integrate technical requirements into broader business and project strategies.
- Implement efficient workflows, enhance Building Information Modeling (BIM) integration, and drive innovation in engineering practices.
Head of Design Section
General Directorate of Health Services
Riyadh
2021.04 - 2024.09
- Led a large multi-disciplinary design section of more than 120 engineers, covering architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical & ICT, and BIM for healthcare and related facilities.
- Managed end-to-end design processes for hospitals, clinics, residential buildings, industrial support facilities, and religious buildings, from early design through detailed design and tender documentation.
- Ensured compliance with technical standards, building codes, and regulatory requirements, while aligning designs with operational needs and user experience.
- Spearheaded process improvements and deployed standardized templates, significantly streamlining design reviews, minimizing iterations, and boosting the on-time delivery of critical design packages.
- Coordinated with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues, RFIs, and cross-disciplinary conflicts throughout the design stages.
- Acted as a key technical authority on the facility and engineering activation committee, driving the standards, documentation, and readiness protocols for the successful handover of major facilities.
Electrical Design Engineer
General Directorate of Health Services
Riyadh
2016.04 - 2021.04
- Designed and developed electrical systems for hospitals, mosques, warehouses, and residential buildings, ensuring compliance with IEC and SBC standards.
- Promoted sustainability and energy conservation initiatives across facility portfolios, utilizing value engineering principles, EMC assessments, and advanced electrical design to optimize system efficiency and drive down operational costs.
- Conducted inspections of electrical systems in seven Armed Forces hospitals, identifying areas for compliance adjustments and efficiency improvements.
- Designed medium and low voltage networks, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Reviewed and approved design packages at various stages (concept, detailed, and IFC), ensuring compliance with specifications and client requirements.
- Managed load estimation for diverse electrical systems, enabling accurate power distribution planning for projects.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to minimize project delays and ensure high-quality outcomes.
Electrical Engineer
Saudi Ajal
Riyadh
2015.05 - 2016.04
- Designed, evaluated, and calibrated electrical systems and equipment to meet industry regulations and operational standards.
- Conducted system testing and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and compliance with project requirements.
- Provided technical insights and recommendations to improve equipment functionality and energy efficiency.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2018.09 - 2022.05
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering (Honours)
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Oshawa, ON, Canada 2010.09 - 2015.04
Skills
- Design Management: Governance, Design Review, and Multidisciplinary Coordination (Architectural, Structural, MEP & Medical Planning)
- Codes & Standards Compliance: Building & Healthcare Facilities Codes, including FGI, iHFG, CBAHI, NFPA, ASHRAE, HTM, and Saudi Building Code (SBC)
- Project Controls: Budgeting, Cost Control, Value Engineering, Risk Management, Design Change Control, and Energy Modeling
- Engineering: MEP Systems Design & Construction for Healthcare Facilities
- Leadership: Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Awarded December 2020.
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Awarded May 2023.
- Value Methodology Associate (VMA), Awarded February 2019.
- SCE Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), Awarded January 2018.
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
References
References available upon request.
PUBLICATIONS
- Energy Conservation Measures and Value Engineering for Small Microgrid: New Hospital as a Case Study. Co-authored a study on optimizing hospital infrastructure through energy conservation and value engineering. Published by MDPI, February 2022.
- Electrical Installations Design for a New Hospital Building. Master's Thesis focusing on optimizing hospital infrastructure. Utilized advanced BIM energy simulations (Revit, eQUEST, Green Building Studio) to model energy conservation measures in alignment with SBC 401 and 601 requirements. The applied value engineering and optimized electrical/HVAC designs identified a 19.82% reduction in annual energy consumption and over SAR 1.65M in cost savings.
TRAINING COURSES
- Engineering & Management: Power System Distribution, Low Current Systems, VMF1 & VMF2 – Value Methodology Fundamentals, Certified Cost Professional, FIDIC Contracts, Facility Management.
- BIM & Digital Tools: Revit MEP 1 & 2, Revit Architecture (Intro & Intermediate), Navisworks 1, Dynamo Studio, Green Studio (Sustainability).
Timeline
Design Director
Confidential Government Entity
2024.09 - 2026.02
Head of Design Section
General Directorate of Health Services
2021.04 - 2024.09
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
King Saud University
2018.09 - 2022.05
Electrical Design Engineer
General Directorate of Health Services
2016.04 - 2021.04
Electrical Engineer
Saudi Ajal
2015.05 - 2016.04
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering (Honours)
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
2010.09 - 2015.04