Junior Architect – Luxury Hospitality Project (Saudi National)

Parsons; Abha; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Junior Architect to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This role involves assisting in architectural design, coordinating with various internal disciplines, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and project requirements. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and relevant internship experience. This is an excellent opportunity to work on landmark luxury projects and grow within a well-established firm.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Exposure to international standards

Training and mentorship by industry professionals

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 internship in the construction sector.
• Basic understanding of luxury hospitality design requirements.
• Strong communication skills in both Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing architectural design submissions.
• Coordinate with internal teams and ensure compliance.
• Participate in site visits and monitor design deliverables.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

MS Office

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Junior Architect to join our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Architect Manager and Engineering team in managing and reviewing architectural design submissions from consultants and contractors.

• Support the design review process to ensure compliance with project requirements, hospitality standards, and local authority regulations in KSA.

• Coordinate with internal disciplines (MEP, Civil, ID, etc.) to support integrated design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination.

• Contribute to the preparation of design commentaries, reports, logs, and presentations under guidance.

• Monitor progress of design deliverables in alignment with project timelines and PMC procedures.

• Participate in site visits and inspections to ensure design intent is reflected during construction.

• Assist in tracking design-related RFIs, submittals, and responses through the project document control system (e.g., Aconex).

• Stay current on KSA building codes, hospitality design trends, and authority approval processes (e.g., MOMRA, Civil Defense, Royal Commission).

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from a recognized university.

• Minimum of 1 internship in the construction sector (consultant, contractor, or PMC).

• Basic understanding of luxury hospitality design requirements.

• Familiarity with PMC roles and responsibilities in managing complex projects.

• Knowledge of KSA development regulations and approval processes.

• Proficiency in design and presentation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, MS Office).

• Strong communication skills in both Arabic and English.

Preferred Attributes:

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn within a structured PMC environment.

• Passion for architecture and interest in high-end hospitality developments.

• Detail-oriented with an appreciation for design quality and technical coordination.

• Capable of working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on landmark luxury projects.

• Career growth within a well-established PMC firm.

• Exposure to international standards and best practices in project delivery.

• Training and mentorship by industry professionals.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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