Technical Architect: BIM & Data Center Design Lead

HDR; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Architect - Technical to lead architectural design, BIM modeling, and document production for complex facility projects in the United Arab Emirates. You will coordinate with structures, MEP, and civil teams, and contribute to multi-office collaboration.

Join our employee-owned culture and help deliver high-quality construction documentation and designs. A registered architect with strong leadership and communication skills is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Registered Architect.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Proficient in Autodesk Revit and related tools.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary design teams.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, documentation, and coordination of data center and other complex facility projects.
• Perform architectural assignments applying standards and procedures to project delivery.
• Develop and maintain BIM models using Revit per standards.
• Produce drawings, schedules, and construction documentation from BIM models.
• Coordinate architectural models with structural, MEP, civil, and other disciplines.
• Participate in BIM coordination activities and resolve design clashes.
• Support envelope, façade, interior layout, and space planning.
• Prepare architectural reports, specs, schedules, and documentation.
• Support quality reviews and client meetings as required.
• Work with teams across offices and locations.
• Take responsibility for project phases as assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Navisworks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

HDR is seeking an Architect - Technical to lead architectural design, BIM modeling, and document production for complex facility projects in the United Arab Emirates. You will coordinate with structures, MEP, and civil teams, and contribute to multi-office collaboration.

Join our employee-owned culture and help deliver high-quality construction documentation and designs. A registered architect with strong leadership and communication skills is essential for success in this role.