Senior Construction Site Architect

Khatib & Alami; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami is seeking a Senior Site Architect to lead on-site supervision across construction projects in the Riyadh region. You will act as the primary technical advisor to subcontractors, contractors, and site teams, ensuring work aligns with K&A specifications and QC procedures.

You will process submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings while staying current with industry best practices and standards. A strong background in supervision, contract awareness, and client-focused delivery is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture Engineering is required.
• Chartered Professional Engineering certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction supervision services and local rules is essential.
• Understanding of international engineering standards and codes is important.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are required.
• Good planning and organization skills are necessary.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with managing client relations and expectations, as needed.
• Respond to client clarifications on technical and contractual issues, as needed.
• Organize inspections by third parties, as needed.
• Ensure client satisfaction with construction supervision services.
• Review contract documents with Contractor before construction commencement.
• Review and forward RFIs to Associate Project Manager.
• Attend project meetings with clients and contractors to plan works.
• Prepare BOQ item breakdown considering costs, testing, commissioning, overhead and profit.
• Review material submittals for compliance with K&A standards and local codes.
• Review shop drawings and ensure complete details; forward approvals to Contractor.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure works follow approved drawings and standards.
• Prepare regular progress reports for Associate Project Manager.
• Support filing and archiving of supervision files.
• Assist in reviewing monthly contractor payments for approval.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineering certification

Knowledge of construction supervision services

Understanding of international engineering standards and codes

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Planning and organization skills

Arabic (spoken & written)

English (spoken & written)

Job description

Khatib & Alami is seeking a Senior Site Architect to lead on-site supervision across construction projects in the Riyadh region. You will act as the primary technical advisor to subcontractors, contractors, and site teams, ensuring work aligns with K&A specifications and QC procedures.

You will process submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings while staying current with industry best practices and standards. A strong background in supervision, contract awareness, and client-focused delivery is