Airport - Senior Architect (Technical Engineering)

Hill International; Dammam; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced architect with a Bachelor's degree and over 15 years of experience in Airport/Aviation projects. The role involves client management, design oversight, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure while managing multiple project requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years relevant experience in Airport/Aviation projects.
• Thorough knowledge of airport landside and Passenger Terminal operations.
• Accurately prepare construction drawings and take-offs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client relationship management

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Research and decision-making

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Job description

General Description of Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain professional and meaningful relationships with the client to ensure program and project requirements are being satisfied.
• Knowledge for the implementation of IATA ADRM, GACA 139, IBC (also Saudi Codes and Regulations), and NFPA
• Ensure the delivery of the contracted Design and Construction Management services to the client.
• Review submitted shop drawings and material submittals against the drawings & specifications, local codes and statutory requirements, and international best practice.
• 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.
• Research and decide on materials and products sourcing.
• Produce sample and mood products.
• Supervise work progress.
• Work closely with designers, decorators, architects, and constructors.
• Research and follow industry changes, evolutions, and best practices.

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years relevant experience in Airport/Aviation projects, including space utilization, concept design, IBC (also Saudi Codes and Regulations), GACA 139, NFPA, and IATA ADRM, and able to draft scope of works and specifications.
• Thorough knowledge of airport landside and Passenger Terminal operations
• Effectively uncover client needs and provide compelling solutions.
• Thoroughly perform site inventories.
• Stakeholder management and consultation
• Efficiently create uniquely desirable, artistic, and inspirational designs.
• Accurately prepare construction drawings and take-offs.
• Demonstrate and maintain a high knowledge of landscape trends, features, and techniques.
• Undertake a design project from concept to completion.
• Define project requirements and schedule during the brief.
• Interpret and translate customer needs into rough plans.
• Set costs and project fees according to the budget.