Architect - Technical Design Coordination

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking an Architect with strong technical design coordination and BIM skills to support complex projects in Riyadh. The role focuses on bridging design intent with coordinated project documentation while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.

Ideal candidates hold a licensed architecture credential, 6–10 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in BIM platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Licensed architect with RA/AIA or equivalent.
• 6–10 years of professional experience in design development and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform architectural drawings and documentation review within delegated authority.
• Coordinate with design and drafting teams to ensure consistency across packages.
• Apply building regulations and standards throughout the design process.
• Mentor junior staff and support knowledge transfer.
• Contribute to BIM-based project delivery and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Monitor deliverables against schedules and communicate risks.

Skills

Architectural design

Technical design coordination

BIM coordination

Building Information Modeling

Architectural drawings

Design documentation

Regulatory compliance

Multidisciplinary coordination

Construction documentation

Design development

Education

Bachelor in Architecture

Master in Architecture (advantageous)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

Architect - Technical Design Coordination Job Snapshot Role: Architect - Technical Design Coordination Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Architecture and Planning Function: Architect Experience: 6-10 years Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview Architect - Technical Design Coordination in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is an Architecture and Planning opportunity with AECOM for an experienced licensed architect specializing in technical design, BIM coordination, architectural documentation, specifications, and multidisciplinary project delivery. The role combines independent technical responsibility with drawing review, design team coordination, regulatory compliance, and mentorship while ensuring architectural deliverables meet required quality, schedule, and budget objectives.

Job Details Country: Saudi Arabia City: Riyadh Industry: Architecture and Planning Function: Architect Salary: 18000-28000 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 provides the technical bridge between design intent and coordinated project documentation. Working under the oversight of the Supervising Architect, the position takes ownership of complex architectural assignments while maintaining alignment between calculations, specifications, drawings, BIM information, regulatory requirements, and multidisciplinary engineering inputs. The role has a direct impact on design accuracy and constructability. Effective coordination with architectural, engineering, drafting, and project teams helps identify inconsistencies before they affect downstream delivery, while disciplined technical review protects quality across drawing and documentation packages. In addition to project responsibilities, the Architect contributes to team capability by mentoring assigned architectural and drafting personnel and reinforcing consistent technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform architectural and related engineering calculations required to support technically accurate project solutions.
• Develop detailed architectural specifications, technical reports, schedules, data tables, and supporting project documentation.
• Interpret project requirements and translate design concepts into coordinated technical information suitable for project delivery.
• Prepare architectural drawings and review documentation produced by architectural and drafting teams.
• Approve architectural drawings within delegated authority and established quality control procedures.
• Verify that drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical information remain consistent across design packages.
• Coordinate closely with design and drafting personnel to resolve technical issues and maintain documentation accuracy.
• Undertake advanced architectural assignments independently while working within approved project scope, programme, and budget parameters.
• Apply applicable building regulations, architectural standards, project criteria, and technical requirements throughout the design process.
• Coordinate architectural interfaces with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and other specialist disciplines.
• Identify design conflicts and documentation gaps and drive their resolution through multidisciplinary coordination.
• Support BIM-based project delivery and maintain alignment between architectural models, drawings, and technical requirements.
• Participate in technical design reviews and contribute practical solutions to complex architectural challenges.
• Monitor assigned deliverables against project schedules and communicate risks that could affect timely completion.
• Maintain organized technical records and ensure architectural documentation follows established project procedures.
• Coordinate technical and administrative activities between departments to support integrated project delivery.
• Communicate design requirements clearly to internal teams and relevant project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to architects, designers, and drafting personnel assigned to project activities.
• Train and mentor less experienced team members in architectural documentation, design coordination, and quality expectations.
• Contribute to performance evaluations and professional development of assigned architectural personnel.
• Support consistent application of design quality procedures across architectural deliverables.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a Bachelor 's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution, with a Master 's degree in Architecture or a related discipline considered advantageous. The position requires approximately 6-10 years of professional architectural experience with progressive responsibility across design development, technical documentation, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery. Current professional registration or licensure as an architect, such as RA, AIA, or an equivalent recognized professional credential, is required. Applicants should demonstrate strong capability in architectural calculations, specifications, technical drawings, design standards, and regulatory compliance. Experience independently delivering technically complex assignments while controlling quality, schedule, and coordination requirements is important. Proficiency with architectural design applications and Building Information Modeling platforms is required. Candidates should also be comfortable reviewing the work of others and coordinating architectural information across multiple engineering disciplines. Previous responsibility for mentoring, training, or evaluating architects and design personnel will be valuable for this position.

Skills Set

• Architectural design
• Technical architecture
• Architectural calculations
• Technical specifications
• Architectural drawings
• Design documentation
• Drawing review
• Drawing approval
• Building Information Modeling
• BIM coordination
• Architectural design software
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Design development
• Technical design coordination
• Regulatory compliance
• Building standards
• Construction documentation
• Technical reporting
• Design quality control
• Architectural detailing
• Design review
• Constructability coordination
• Project documentation
• Schedule management
• Technical problem-solving
• Design team coordination
• Architectural team leadership
• Staff mentoring
• Professional architect registration
• Quality assurance

Why Join Us

Riyadh 's expanding portfolio of major buildings and urban development programmes is creating sustained demand for architects who can combine design understanding with strong technical delivery capability. This position offers exposure to complex architectural assignments where BIM, multidisciplinary coordination, regulatory compliance, documentation quality, and constructability are central to successful delivery. The role also provides a progression platform for an experienced architect moving toward greater technical and design leadership. Responsibility for independent assignments, drawing approvals, cross-discipline coordination, and staff development can strengthen the capabilities needed for future senior architect and architectural management positions.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing architecture, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. Its Buildings and Places teams bring architects, engineers, designers, and technical specialists together to deliver coordinated building and development projects across Saudi Arabia and international markets.