Architect - Building Design Management

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Architect - Building Design Management to lead architectural design development across multiple project stages in Riyadh, ensuring buildable, compliant solutions and strong coordination with structural, MEP, fire safety and landscape teams.

You will manage design interfaces, review drawings and specifications, and support authority submissions to Saudi authorities, while maintaining program and budget objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution and at least 10 years in architectural design and delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi Building Code and local authority procedures.
• Experience on projects in Riyadh or major Saudi cities is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in architectural design software and BIM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development from concept through construction-ready stages.
• Review architectural deliverables for completeness, coordination, and compliance.
• Coordinate architectural design with structural, MEP, fire safety, accessibility, and landscape packages.
• Manage design interfaces to identify and eliminate clashes before construction.
• Review drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documents.
• Provide technical input into project cost estimates and design-related decisions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design reviews and follow up on technical actions.
• Support tender-stage activities by responding to bidder queries and clarifications.
• Assist with preparation of addenda where architectural design changes are required.

Skills

Architectural design

Building design

Design management

BIM coordination

Clash detection

Multidisciplinary coordination

Authority approvals

Regulatory compliance

Constructability

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

BIM

Revit

BIM coordination

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Architect - Building Design Management

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Architecture and Planning

Function: Architect

Experience: Minimum 10 years

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview: Architect - Building Design Management in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is an Architecture and Planning opportunity focused on leading building design development, multidisciplinary coordination, authority approvals, and technical quality from concept through construction. AECOM is hiring an experienced architect to manage complex design packages, resolve building system interfaces, ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, and deliver coordinated, constructible solutions across major projects.

Job Details

• Country: Saudi Arabia


• City: Riyadh


• Industry: Architecture and Planning


• Function: Architect


• Salary: 22000-32000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.


• Gender: Any


• Candidate Nationality: Any


• Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Architect will take ownership of architectural design development across multiple project stages, ensuring that design intent is translated into technically complete and buildable solutions. The position requires close control of drawings, specifications, interfaces, authority requirements, and design quality as projects move from concept into detailed design and construction. A major responsibility is coordinating architecture with structural, MEP, fire safety, accessibility, and landscape disciplines. Early identification of conflicts and disciplined management of design interfaces will help reduce rework, improve constructability, and protect project schedules. The role will also act as a technical link between design teams, authorities, contractors, and project management. Through structured design reviews, value engineering, risk management, and timely responses to technical queries, the Architect will help maintain quality while supporting cost, compliance, and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design development from concept through preliminary, detailed, and construction-ready stages.


• Review architectural deliverables for completeness, coordination, and compliance with project requirements.


• Ensure design solutions conform to Saudi Building Code requirements and applicable municipal regulations.


• Coordinate architectural design with structural engineering, MEP systems, fire safety, accessibility, and landscape packages.


• Manage design interfaces to identify and eliminate clashes before construction.


• Review architectural drawings, specifications, calculations, and supporting technical documents.


• Provide technical input into project cost estimates and design-related commercial decisions.


• Evaluate design solutions for constructability, functionality, maintainability, and regulatory compliance.


• Coordinate multidisciplinary design reviews and follow up on outstanding technical actions.


• Lead resolution of architectural and building system conflicts.


• Review and respond to comments from municipal and regulatory authorities.


• Track authority review comments through formal closure.


• Liaise with local authorities and relevant approval bodies during design development.


• Support preparation and review of authority submissions, permits, and approval packages.


• Confirm that building safety and accessibility requirements are properly incorporated into design documentation.


• Apply sustainable design principles where relevant to project objectives.


• Participate in design workshops, technical coordination meetings, and value engineering sessions.


• Identify architectural design risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.


• Develop cost-effective design solutions without compromising technical quality or compliance.


• Support tender-stage activities by responding to bidder queries and technical clarifications.


• Assist with preparation of addenda where architectural design changes are required.


• Review requests for information during construction and provide coordinated design responses.


• Assess proposed design changes for technical, regulatory, and architectural impact.


• Support construction teams with clarification of drawings, materials, and design intent.


• Monitor architectural design quality during project execution.


• Review design changes to ensure alignment with approved standards and project objectives.


• Maintain compliance with project Design Management Plans and quality assurance procedures.


• Ensure design documents are properly controlled, updated, and traceable.


• Support preparation of as-built architectural documentation at project completion.


• Contribute to design closeout and final technical records.


• Mentor junior architects and support development of technical design capability within the team.


• Review work produced by junior staff and provide constructive technical guidance.


• Coordinate design deliverables against agreed project schedules and milestones.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a bachelor 's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution and have at least 10 years of professional experience in architectural design and building project delivery. Strong knowledge of Saudi Arabia 's building regulations, authority procedures, and Saudi Building Code requirements is essential. Previous experience on projects in Riyadh or other major Saudi cities is highly desirable. The successful candidate should demonstrate advanced architectural design capability together with a practical understanding of construction methods, structural coordination, MEP integration, and building systems. Experience managing multidisciplinary design coordination is important, particularly where complex interfaces must be resolved before construction. Candidates should be comfortable reviewing technical documentation across different engineering disciplines and identifying issues that affect architectural delivery. Advanced proficiency in architectural design software and Building Information Modeling tools is required. Familiarity with BIM coordination and clash detection workflows will provide significant value. Candidates should have proven experience with authority approvals, design reviews, compliance documentation, and structured technical submissions. Leadership capability is also important. The role requires mentoring junior architects, coordinating technical teams, and maintaining consistent design quality across demanding project schedules. Experience with sustainable design frameworks such as LEED, Estidama, or equivalent systems is preferred, along with exposure to value engineering and design risk management.

Skills Set

• Architectural design


• Building design


• Design management


• Saudi Building Code


• Saudi building regulations


• Authority approvals


• Municipal submissions


• Architectural drawings


• Technical specifications


• Detailed design


• Concept design


• Construction documentation


• Building Information Modeling


• BIM


• BIM coordination


• Clash detection


• Design coordination


• Structural coordination


• MEP coordination


• Fire safety coordination


• Accessibility design


• Landscape integration


• Building systems


• Construction methods


• Design review


• Design risk management


• Value engineering


• Constructability review


• Technical documentation


• Tender support


• Requests for information


• RFI management


• Design changes


• Authority comments


• Permit submissions


• Quality assurance


• Design quality control


• Document control


• As-built documentation


• Design closeout


• Project scheduling


• Project management


• Technical workshops


• Multidisciplinary coordination


• Sustainable design


• LEED


• Estidama


• Technical leadership


• Mentoring


• Stakeholder coordination


• Construction support


• Architectural compliance

Why Join Us

Riyadh 's continued growth is creating sustained demand for architects who can combine design capability with technical coordination, authority knowledge, and construction-stage problem solving. This role provides the opportunity to influence complex building projects from early design through approvals, tendering, construction support, and final closeout. AECOM also offers exposure to multidisciplinary teams spanning architecture, engineering, sustainability, digital delivery, and project management. For an experienced architect, the role can support progression toward design management, technical leadership, project architecture, or broader multidisciplinary delivery responsibilities.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering architecture, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services across buildings, transportation, water, energy, and environmental sectors. Its multidisciplinary teams support major public and private sector projects through integrated design expertise, technical coordination, sustainable solutions, and complex project delivery across Saudi Arabia and international markets.