Senior Studio Manager

About the role

BPM Architects is looking for a Senior Studio Manager to oversee the daily operations of its architecture and design studio in Kuwait. The role requires a proactive professional who can coordinate multiple project teams, optimise resource allocation, and maintain high standards of workflow efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily studio operations and overall workflow across architecture, interior design, engineering and project management teams.
• Plan and allocate resources for current and upcoming projects, monitoring schedules, deadlines and staffing needs.
• Coordinate internal meetings, project reviews and progress updates.
• Identify operational challenges and implement 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 recruitment, onboarding, training and professional development of staff.
• Assist senior management with business planning, project reporting and operational decision‑making.
• Ensure proper organisation of project files, documentation and internal records.
• Promote effective communication, accountability, collaboration and a positive studio culture.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in an architecture, interior design, engineering or multidisciplinary design firm.
• At least 2 years in studio management, operations management or senior project coordination.
• Strong understanding of architecture and interior‑design project workflows.
• Proven experience in resource planning, team coordination and project scheduling.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem‑solving and organisational skills.
• Good knowledge of project budgets, fee structures and commercial requirements.
• Previous experience working in Kuwait or the GCC is preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with project‑management software.
• Familiarity with resource‑planning tools.
• Knowledge of design software and document‑management systems (advantageous).