Airport - Senior Architect (Technical Engineering)

Hill International; Dammam; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dammam is seeking a Senior Architect with extensive experience in airport projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in architecture and at least 15 years in relevant positions. Responsibilities include developing client relationships and overseeing design and construction management services. Candidates must possess strong communication and time management skills, along with excellent research and design abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in Airport/Aviation projects.
• Thorough knowledge of airport landside and Passenger Terminal operations.
• Ability to draft scope of works and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with the client.
• Ensure delivery of Design and Construction Management services.
• Review shop drawings and material submittals.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Time management

Effective communication

Design creativity

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Job description

Airport - Senior Architect (Technical Engineering)

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.