Project Coordinator

Pico Play; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Coordinator in Riyadh with a background in Architecture or Civil Engineering. This role focuses on coordinating design and execution across various teams while ensuring alignment during the project lifecycle. Candidates must have 3–7 years of experience in design management and construction coordination, with familiarity in tools like Aconex and AutoCAD. The position demands a strong understanding of the design-construction workflow and effective communication across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in construction, design coordination, or project delivery.
• Strong exposure to design management and technical submittals.
• Experience in fast-track or large-scale projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teams to ensure alignment of deliverables.
• Review drawings and ensure constructability.
• Track design approvals against project milestones.

Skills

Design management

Construction coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Technical understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering

Tools

Aconex

Primavera P6

AutoCAD/Revit

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a technically strongProjectCoordinatorwith a background in Architecture or Civil Engineering to support the delivery of fast-track construction and themingprojects.

This role focuses heavily on design coordination and interface management between Design, Site, Procurement, Factory, QA/QC, and Commercial teams. The successful candidate will ensure that design intent is properly translated into execution, and that all departments remain aligned throughout theprojectlifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate between Design, Site, Procurement, and Factory teams to ensure full alignment of deliverables
• Review drawings, shop drawings, and technical submittals to ensure constructability and coordination
• Track design development, approvals, and revisions across all disciplines
• Ensure design intent is clearly communicated and maintained during execution
• Facilitate design coordination workshops and interface meetings

Design Coordination & Interface Management

• Ensure alignment between design outputs and procurement packages
• Coordinate material submittals, samples, and technical approvals with Design and Procurement teams
• Track long-lead items and ensure design is frozen in line with procurement timelines
• Support resolution of design-related procurement issues

Site & Design Alignment

• Ensure site execution is fully aligned with approved drawings and specifications
• Capture site-driven design issues and coordinate timely resolution with the Design team
• Monitor and flag any construction works proceeding without approved design or documentation
• Support coordination between subcontractors and design disciplines

Documentation & Submittals Management

• Track RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and approvals across all disciplines
• Ensure all design changes, comments, and rejections are properly recorded and communicated
• Maintain document control and traceability through systems such as Aconex

Planning & Progress Coordination

• Coordinate with Planning to ensure design deliverables align with construction schedules
• Track design approvals againstprojectmilestones
• Support progress reporting with focus on design and coordination status

Commercial & Change Management

• Support evaluation and coordination of Variation Orders (VOs) related to design changes
• Ensure all stakeholders understand scope changes and their impact on cost and schedule
• Assist in gathering technical inputs for claims and EOT submissions

Risk & Coordination Control

• Identify design clashes, coordination gaps, and constructability risks early
• Escalate critical interface issues between departments
• Ensure closure of coordination actions across Design, Site, and Procurement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering (preferred)
• 3–7 years of experience in construction, design coordination, orprojectdelivery
• Strong exposure to design management, shop drawings, and technical submittals
• Experience in fast-track or large-scaleprojects is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of design → procurement → construction workflow
• Familiar with tools such as Aconex, Primavera P6, AutoCAD/Revit (preferred), Excel

Skills

Key Competencies

• Strong technical understanding of design and construction integration
• Excellent coordination and interface management skills
• Ability to review and interpret drawings and specifications
• Strong communication across multidisciplinary teams
• High attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Ability to manage multiple interfaces under tight timelines

Success Criteria

• Smooth coordination between Design, Procurement, and Site
• Timely approval and flow of design information
• Early identification and resolution of design clashes
• No execution based on unapproved or unclear design
• Strong alignment between design intent and delivered works