Vertical Transportation Manager

NEOM is an accelerator of human progress and a vision of what a new future might look like. A region in northwest Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea, NEOM is being built from the ground up to include hyperconnected, cognitive cities, ports, next-generation infrastructure and industries, enterprise zones, research centers, sports and entertainment venues and tourist destinations.

As a destination, it will be a home for people who dream big and want to be part of building a new model for exceptional livability, creating thriving businesses and reinventing environmental conservation.

As a workplace, it is a place for people who share our core values of care, curiosity, diversity, passion, respect, and becoming a catalyst for change.

Are you ready to help NEOM find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges? Are you prepared to create a lasting legacy that benefits generations to come? Then we want to hear from you!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Vertical Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing the vertical transportation package, ensuring seamless integration with building design while adhering to safety and accessibility standards. Manage coordination with manufacturers, installation teams, and structural engineers to develop, review, and implement elevator specifications, drawings, and systems. Lead testing, commissioning, and maintenance of lifts and elevators, ensuring energy efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. Provide expertise in cost estimation, value engineering, and compliance with universal design standards.

Drive integration of advanced elevator technologies and building automation systems while maintaining quality assurance protocols. Foster collaboration with fire safety and accessibility teams to deliver safe, efficient, and user-friendly vertical transportation solutions.

REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

• Familiarity with learning and development methodologies, programs, and platforms.
• Experience in program development, evaluation and enhancement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to establish strategic partnerships with training providers and learning and development entities.
• Experience in conducting training needs analysis to identify learning and development needs in organizations.
• Familiarity with data gathering and analysis techniques through benchmarking and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to leverage technology and digital capability to design and deliver learning and development programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the vertical transportation package, including lifts and elevators
• Coordinate with elevator manufacturers and installation teams
• Ensure compliance with specific elevator and lift safety codes
• Manage the integration of vertical transportation systems with building design 

ROLE COMPETENCIES & ACTIVITIES

The Vertical Transportation Manager’s responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Vertical Transportation Management

• Develop and review vertical transportation specifications and drawings
• Coordinate elevator pit and shaft construction with structural engineers
• Oversee installation of elevator guide rails, cars, and mechanical systems
• Manage testing and commissioning of lifts and elevators
• Ensure proper integration of elevator control systems with building management systems
• Coordinate with fire safety teams for elevator emergency operations
• Oversee maintenance and service contracts for installed elevator systems

Design Development

• Develop detailed elevator specifications, including car sizes, door types, and finishes
• Coordinate with structural engineers on shaft design and support requirements
• Work with electrical engineers to ensure proper power supply and distribution
• Integrate elevator design with building’s fire safety and emergency systems

Sustainability and Energy Efficiency

• Recommend energy-efficient elevator technologies (e.g., regenerative drives)
• Advise on sustainable materials for elevator car interiors
• Propose smart elevator management systems to optimize energy use

Accessibility and Universal Design

• Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (e.g., ADA requirements)
• Recommend features for users with visual, auditory, or mobility impairments
• Advise on the integration of escalators or moving walks where appropriate

Innovation and Technology Integration

• Stay informed about emerging elevator technologies and assess their applicability
• Evaluate and recommend advanced systems like destination dispatch or twin elevators
• Advise on the integration of elevator systems with building automation and IoT platforms

Cost Estimation and Value Engineering

• Develop detailed cost estimates for vertical transportation systems
• Identify potential areas for cost savings without compromising performance or safety
• Conduct life-cycle cost analyses to inform long-term decision-making

Design Review and Quality Assurance

• Conduct regular design reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Coordinate with quality assurance teams to develop inspection and testing protocols
• Review and approve shop drawings and technical submittals from elevator manufacturers

Culture and Values

• Embrace NEOM’s culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about.
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM’s Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to NEOM’s Policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with rules. 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 7+ years’ experience and proven track record in Vertical Transportation with partners, with 4 years in a management role, preferably in the Middle East.
• Specialized knowledge of vertical transportation systems and technologies
• Familiarity with elevator codes and standards (e.g., ASME A17.1/CSA B44)
• Experience in managing complex elevator installation projects
• Experience with various elevator types (e.g., traction, hydraulic, machine-room-less) • Knowledge of advanced elevator technologies (destination dispatch, regenerative drives
• Understanding of elevator traffic analysis and selection criteria
• Excellent communication skills, with high standard of English (oral and written).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Certification in elevator systems or vertical transportation management