Architectural Project Director

AE Recruitment; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Architectural Project Director to oversee high-quality project delivery. You will lead diverse teams while ensuring design integrity and client satisfaction. With over 15 years of experience required, this role offers a monthly salary up to 55,000 SAR, along with additional benefits including flights, accommodation, and healthcare.

Benefits

Flights

Accommodation

Healthcare

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in architecture, with 5 years in the GCC region.
• Strong design background to ensure design integrity.
• Proven leadership in large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams for high-quality architectural solutions.
• Ensure effective communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor progress and maintain high-quality standards.

Skills

Project Leadership

Client Liaison

Quality Assurance

Commercial Acumen

Multicultural Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Architectural Project Director to join an award-winning, multi-disciplinary firm in Saudi. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within one of the UAE’s most prestigious and well-established architectural practices. As a key figure in the firm, you will oversee and drive projects across multiple sectors, ensuring excellence in design, execution, and performance. Your role will be instrumental in shaping the company’s architectural vision, managing both creative and operational aspects, and fostering innovation within a diverse and multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage project teams, ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality architectural solutions while maintaining design integrity.
• Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Be the main point of contact with clients, sub-consultants, local authorities, project managers, service providers, and other external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and relationship-building.
• Management & Oversight: Provide managerial oversight to the design and documentation processes, ensuring that all client submissions, authority approvals, and coordination with service providers meet required standards.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that high-quality standards are maintained within the project team, monitoring progress, and addressing any issues that may arise.
• Multicultural Collaboration: Work effectively with a diverse, international team, leveraging different skills and perspectives to deliver innovative and successful project outcomes.
• Contract Management: Have a deep understanding of commercial contracts, business agreements, and the terms of payment processes.
• Meetings & Coordination: Lead and facilitate meetings with internal teams, stakeholders, consultants, sub-consultants, and contractors, ensuring all parties are aligned with project goals.
• Performance Improvement: Assist senior management in identifying opportunities to improve overall company performance, contributing to the growth and success of the practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in architecture, with at least 5 years of experience in the GCC region.
• Design Expertise: A strong design-led background is essential, with the ability to preserve the integrity of the original design concepts and ensure their effective execution.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience leading project teams at a Director level and managing multiple stakeholders in large-scale projects.
• Commercial Acumen: A solid understanding of commercial contracts, business agreements, and financial management in the architectural field.
• Multicultural Experience: Experience working within a multicultural team, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and navigate diverse cultural dynamics.

Benefits

• Up to 55,000 SAR per month.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Flights
  • Accommodation
  • Healthcare
  • Bonus scheme