Architect

Dar Al Riyadh Group; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar Al Riyadh Group is seeking a highly experienced Site Architect Engineer with 15+ years of PMC project experience to oversee on-site architectural activities and ensure design compliance. The role requires strong on-site supervision, collaboration with contractors and design teams, and proficiency in architectural software.

Fluency in English and Arabic is essential for communication with stakeholders across the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience as a Site Architect Engineer in PMC projects.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design principles, codes, and standards.
• Excellent site supervision and communication skills.
• Proficiency in architectural design software and tools.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
• Professional architect license or relevant certifications.
• Experience in managing architectural activities for PMC projects within the Middle East region.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site supervision and technical guidance for architectural activities.
• Collaborate with contractors to ensure proper execution of architectural designs.
• Ensure that architectural designs comply with approved plans, local codes, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with design teams to address any discrepancies and changes.
• Implement and enforce rigorous quality control processes to ensure the integrity of architectural installations.
• Conduct regular inspections to verify compliance with approved plans.
• Assist in the resolution of technical issues related to architectural design during construction.
• Conduct site visits to monitor and assess architectural construction activities.
• Act as a point of contact for clients regarding architectural matters on-site.
• Provide timely responses to client inquiries and concerns.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure coordinated project delivery.
• Address design coordination issues and conflicts among different engineering disciplines.
• Establish and maintain accurate records of architectural activities on-site.
• Ensure proper documentation of as-built conditions and changes.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in architectural engineering.
• Recommend improvements to enhance the efficiency and quality of architectural construction processes.

Skills

Site supervision

Architectural design principles

Communication skills

On-site coordination

Bilingual English/Arabic

Education

Bachelor's/ Master's in Architecture

Architect license / certifications

Tools

CAD software

BIM software

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Site Architect Engineer with a minimum of 15 years of expertise in Project Management Consultancy (PMC) projects. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing architectural activities on-site, ensuring design compliance, and contributing to the successful execution of diverse projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site supervision and technical guidance for architectural activities.
• Collaborate with contractors to ensure the proper execution of architectural designs.
• Ensure that architectural designs comply with approved plans, local codes, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with design teams to address any discrepancies and changes.
• Implement and enforce rigorous quality control processes to ensure the integrity of architectural installations.
• Conduct regular inspections to verify compliance with approved plans.
• Assist in the resolution of technical issues related to architectural design during construction.
• Conduct site visits to monitor and assess architectural construction activities.
• Act as a point of contact for clients regarding architectural matters on-site.
• Provide timely responses to client inquiries and concerns.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure coordinated project delivery.
• Address design coordination issues and conflicts among different engineering disciplines.
• Establish and maintain accurate records of architectural activities on-site.
• Ensure proper documentation of as-built conditions and changes.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in architectural engineering.
• Recommend improvements to enhance the efficiency and quality of architectural construction processes.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Site Architect Engineer in PMC projects.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design principles, codes, and standards.
• Excellent site supervision and communication skills.
• Proficient in architectural design software and tools.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic (both written and spoken).
• Professional architect license or relevant certifications.
• Experience in managing architectural activities for PMC projects within the Middle East region.