Architect

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Architect to manage building designs and project developments. You will be responsible for delivering detailed construction documents, liaising with construction professionals, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, at least 8 years of working experience, and proficiency in various design software, including Revit and AutoCAD. This role promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years relevant experience, 2 years in GCC preferred.
• Membership in a professional Architectural Association such as RIBA or AIA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop customers and nurture professional relationships.
• Deliver final schematics and construction documents to contractors.
• Generate detailed building designs based on client concepts.
• Liaise with construction professionals about project feasibility.
• Coordinate with a team of professionals to fulfill client requirements.

Skills

Design skills

Customer service skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Analytical thinking skills

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in SketchUp

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

ERP knowledge (preferably SAP)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Job description

Job Summary

The Architect is responsible to plan, develop and implement building designs. They compile feasibility reports, determine environmental impact, create project proposals, estimate costs, determine timelines and oversee construction processes. Assist in analyzing client's requirements and interpret the project plan and activities. Ensures smooth execution of project activities from planning to completion stage by adhering to the Qatar Law and organizational regulations.

Job Responsibilities 1

• Responsible for developing customers and nurturing professional relationship.
• Determine goals and ultimately responsible for delivering final schematics and construction documents to building contractors.
• Generate building designs and highly detailed drawings as per the concept of client to capture client requirement.
• Ensure to understand the project brief and client requirements.
• Ensure to generate on time concept design that meets the project brief and client requirements.
• Ensure to contribute in obtaining on time the approval of the client on the concept design.
• Ensure to contribute in managing the project design as directed by the design manager and IMS procedure.
• Ensure the deliverables on time for all design stages; concept, schematic, detailed design and construction documents.
• Liaise with construction professionals about the feasibility of a proposed project, including constraining factors such as town planning legislation, environmental impact and project budget to ensure project activities are planned for smooth operation.
• Coordinate closely with a team of other professionals such as building service engineers, construction managers, quantity surveyors and architectural technologists to fulfill client requirements.

Job Responsibilities 2

• Ensure to receive and review the design deliverables for all stages: concept, schematic, detailed design and Construction DWGs.
• Ensure to liaise with the estimation team for establishing budget in all design stages and ensure adherence to the approved project budget.
• Ensure to contribute in establishing the design criteria for the structural design with the structural engineer.
• Ensure to contribute in establishing the design criteria for the building services with the MEP specialist.
• Ensure to contribute in the constructability review of the Design DWGs in all design stages.
• Write and present reports, proposals, applications and contracts according to the requirements and for the potential organizational needs.
• Ensure to produce required reports on the project by the client, client rep., management or any other organization.
• Ensure to carry out presentations of the project where required by the client, client rep., MD or any other party.
• Determine the materials to be used and specifying the requirements for the projects in order to ensure the work progress and for project forecasting purposes.
• Ensure to determine the list of material to be used for the project in coordination with the stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of HSE initiatives, participate in safety awareness activities, and contribute to incident reporting and resolution in alignment with company and IMS policies.

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Design skills and knowledge. Knowledge of building and construction. To be thorough and pay attention to detail. Thinking and reasoning skills. Customer service skills. Excellent verbal communication skills. Analytical thinking skills. The ability to use your initiative. Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office suite is required.
• Knowledgeable in preparation of tender applications and presentations.
• Membership of a professional Architectural Association such as RIBA or AIA is preferred.
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 8 year(s) working experience, 5 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year(s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

• Resilience
• Agility
• Quality
• Leadership
• Value Engineering L3
• Drawings/Specifications L3
• QA/QC L3
• Construction design Software L3
• HSE L3

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture