Architect

UrbaCon Contracting & Trading Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks a qualified Architect to oversee building design from concept to completion. The role requires collaboration with various professionals, ensuring project requirements are met on time. Ideal candidates will have strong design skills, significant experience, and proficiency in relevant software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years working experience in architecture.
• 5 years relevant working experience.
• Experience in GCC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement building designs.
• Ensure timely delivery of design stages and documents.
• Liaise with construction professionals to ensure project feasibility.

Skills

Design skills

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

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
Collaboration
Accountability
Resilience
Quality
Leadership
Value Engineering L3
Drawings/Specifications L3
QA/QC L3
Construction design Software L3
HSE L3


Education
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture