Architectural Project Lead: Design, Budget & Client Delivery

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM); Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in Dubai seeks an experienced Architectural Project Leader to guide the project team through design, technical and financial objectives. The role collaborates with SOM Partners to align scope, schedule and budget while maintaining high design standards.

You will lead client relationships, prepare quality agreements, oversee risk management, and drive profitable delivery. Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and related tools, plus strong communication,

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture and licensure nearing completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Architectural Project Team with SOM leadership to ensure design, technical, and financial success.
• Prepare and manage client agreements including LOI and MSAs with leadership input.
• Execute additional service agreements and obtain phase authorization.
• Develop and monitor compliance plans aligning budget, deliverables, and schedule.
• Monitor project profitability through reports, billing, collections, and expenditures.
• Manage owner/client relationships to support effective collaboration.
• Chair weekly team meetings, maintain records, and share project information.
• Oversee risk management with partners and legal group.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Communication skills

Sustainability concepts

Client relationship management

Risk management

Education

Architecture degree

Licensure nearing completion

LEED accreditation

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino

Parametric software

Rendering software

Microsoft Office

Smartsheets

Adobe Suite

Google Workspace

Deltek Vision

Salesforce

Job description

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in Dubai seeks an experienced Architectural Project Leader to guide the project team through design, technical and financial objectives. The role collaborates with SOM Partners to align scope, schedule and budget while maintaining high design standards.

You will lead client relationships, prepare quality agreements, oversee risk management, and drive profitable delivery. Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, and related tools, plus strong communication,