Senior Architect

Dar Al Riyadh Group; Medina; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar Al Riyadh Group is seeking a Senior Architectural Supervisor to oversee renovation of a premium high-rise hotel in Medina, ensuring conformity with approved drawings, codes, and operator standards.

The role requires a Saudi-licensed architect with 15+ years in architectural construction supervision and design coordination, plus expertise in façade, glazing, and building-envelope systems. English proficiency is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
• Valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration required.
• 15+ years of experience in architectural construction supervision and design coordination.

Responsibilities

• Supervise architectural works for renovation of a high-rise, five-star hotel.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, Saudi Building Code, and operator standards.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, method statements, samples and mockups.
• Coordinate facade refurbishment, glazing, waterproofing, and building-envelope works.
• Coordinate with structural, interior design, MEP, and fire/life-safety systems.
• Lead snagging, de-snagging, and final handover inspections.
• Monitor progress and report architectural risks or delays to the Project Manager.
• Review as-built drawings, warranties, and handover documents.

Skills

Project coordination

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM coordination

Architectural document review

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supervise architectural works for the renovation of a high-rise, five-star hotel.
• Ensure all works comply with approved drawings, specifications, Saudi Building Code, and hotel operator standards.
• Review architectural shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, samples, and mockups.
• Supervise facade refurbishment, glazing replacement, waterproofing, building-envelope works, and external finishes.
• Coordinate architectural works with structural, interior design, MEP, fire and life-safety systems.
• Resolve design clashes between existing building conditions and new architectural requirements.
• Monitor the quality of guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, and architectural finishes.
• Conduct site inspections and identify defective or non-compliant work.
• Lead architectural snagging, de-snagging, and final handover inspections.
• Coordinate with the client, hotel operator, designers, contractors, and specialist subcontractors.
• Monitor progress, highlight architectural risks or delays, and submit regular reports to the Project Manager.
• Review architectural as-built drawings, warranties, and handover documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
• Valid Saudi Council of Engineers registration is mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in architectural construction supervision and design coordination.
• Strong experience in five-star hotels, luxury hospitality developments, or major hotel renovations.
• Experience in facade refurbishment, glazing, waterproofing, building-envelope systems, and high-quality finishes.
• Previous experience working with an engineering consultancy or construction supervision consultant.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi Building Code and relevant construction standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM coordination, and architectural document review.
• Experience coordinating architectural works with structural, MEP, and interior design disciplines.
• Experience in Madinah Central Area or similar sensitive urban locations is preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory; Arabic is preferred.