Airport Architect (Design)

Hill International; Dammam; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction consulting firm is seeking an experienced architectural professional in Dammam. Your role will involve building client relationships, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and supervising large-scale airport projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and have at least 10 years of airport experience. International work experience, especially in the Middle East, is preferred. The position offers a dynamic and challenging work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant airport experience in large-scale projects.
• Experience of working internationally, preferably in the Middle East / KSA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure delivery of Design and Construction Management services.
• Review submitted shop drawings and material submittals.
• Supervise and monitor work progress.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

Overview

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain professional and meaningful relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure that program and project requirements are being met.
• Ensure the delivery of the contracted Design and Construction Management services to the client and the stakeholders.
• Review submitted shop drawings and material submittals against the drawings & specifications, local codes, statutory requirements, and international airport design and operations best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all Hill internal processes and procedures.
• Effective verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Time management and task prioritization skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant airport experience in large-scale projects.
• Prepares interior design RFPs and drawings for projects, including conceptual design, space planning, and drawing layout, development of details, construction documents, coordination with other disciplines, and construction administration.
• Determines design criteria based on ADRM and ICAO, drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches and notes to include materials, furniture, and casework elements.
• Responsible for working on all phases of company projects, such as client and stakeholder relationships, design, specifications, project team coordination, construction documents, and consultant interaction.
• Gathers and prepares information regarding cost and time estimates, material requirements, and completion times.
• Supervise and monitor work progress.
• Work closely with designers, decorators, architects, consultants, and constructors.
• Experience of working internationally (preference for the Middle East / KSA).