Senior Technical Office Architect

QWAED AL-EMMAR (QAE) | قواعد الاعمار للمقاولات; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

QWAED AL-EMMAR (QAE) | قواعد الاعمار للمقاولات seeks a Senior Technical Office Architect in Riyadh to lead shop drawings, detailing, and multidisciplinary coordination. The role requires hands-on creation and review of architectural packages, coordination with structural and MEP teams, and compliance with Saudi codes.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of architectural office experience in KSA, with hospitality, commercial, or residential project exposure, and expert AutoCAD proficiency plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
• At least 5 years of relevant architectural experience, including at least 3 years in architectural technical office roles within Saudi Arabia, with hands-on experience in shop drawing preparation.
• Previous involvement in large-scale hospitality, commercial, and residential projects, with clear details of project scale, stages, and personal responsibilities.
• Strong ability to personally prepare and review architectural shop drawings and construction details accurately and efficiently.
• Direct experience coordinating architectural, structural, and MEP works, and working across technical office, site, procurement, supplier, and subcontractor teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, architectural materials, finishing systems, and installation details used on projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Familiarity with Saudi Building Code requirements and specifications relevant to the architectural scope.
• Practical knowledge of FF&E coordination and the review of related schedules, specifications, and supplier drawings.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and technical specifications.
• Ability to prepare technical correspondence and RFIs and communicate professionally in English.
• Strong attention to detail, technical problem-solving, follow-up, prioritization, and deadline management.
• Currently based in Saudi Arabia and available for immediate joining and full-time, on-site work in Riyadh.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review architectural shop drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, construction details, finishing layouts, reflected ceiling plans, and door, window, and finish schedules.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and relevant bills of quantities to identify discrepancies, missing information, and constructability issues.
• Coordinate architectural works with structural and MEP disciplines, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and firefighting systems, resolving conflicts involving levels, openings, service routes, and access and maintenance requirements.
• Develop construction details for flooring, ceilings, partitions, façades, fixed joinery, and finishes, coordinating their interfaces with waterproofing systems and other works.
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) and technical submittals, and address and follow up on consultant comments until closure.
• Review supplier and subcontractor drawings, material submittals, samples, and technical data for compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) layouts and schedules within the project scope, including loose and custom-made furniture, decorative lighting, curtains, soft furnishings, accessories, and relevant equipment.
• Review FF&E dimensions, materials, finishes, fabrication drawings, and samples. Coordinate installation, fixing, and electrical or plumbing connections where required, in collaboration with interior designers, relevant engineering disciplines, procurement, and suppliers.
• Coordinate FF&E with architectural works, fixed joinery, circulation routes, and building services, and follow up on mock-up and model-room approvals where applicable.
• Maintain close coordination between the technical office, project management, site teams, and procurement to align approved drawings and materials with construction requirements and project schedules.
• Maintain drawing registers, revision control, submission schedules, and approval tracking, ensuring that site teams use the latest approved documents.
• Attend technical coordination meetings, document decisions, follow up on actions, and develop practical solutions to site issues for review and approval.
• Prepare and review as-built drawings based on verified site information and approved changes.

Skills

AutoCAD

Shop drawings

Construction detailing

Coordination across disciplines

English communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Saudi Building Code knowledge

FF&E coordination

Review RFIs

Revit

Navisworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Architectural Shop Drawings & Multidisciplinary Coordination

Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

Required Experience: At least 5 years of relevant architectural experience, including at least 3 years in architectural technical office roles within Saudi Arabia.

Availability: Immediate joining required.

Applicants must currently be based in Saudi Arabia.

ABOUT THE ROLE

QWAED AL-EMMAR (QAE) is seeking a Senior Technical Office Architect with strong hands-on expertise in architectural shop drawings, construction detailing, and coordination across disciplines and departments, with previous involvement in large-scale hospitality, commercial, and residential projects.

The successful candidate will translate design requirements into accurate, coordinated, and buildable drawing packages, follow up on approvals, and resolve technical conflicts in collaboration with consultants, project management, site teams, interior designers, procurement, suppliers, and subcontractors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and review architectural shop drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, construction details, finishing layouts, reflected ceiling plans, and door, window, and finish schedules.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and relevant bills of quantities to identify discrepancies, missing information, and constructability issues.
• Coordinate architectural works with structural and MEP disciplines, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and firefighting systems, resolving conflicts involving levels, openings, service routes, and access and maintenance requirements.
• Develop construction details for flooring, ceilings, partitions, façades, fixed joinery, and finishes, coordinating their interfaces with waterproofing systems and other works.
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) and technical submittals, and address and follow up on consultant comments until closure.
• Review supplier and subcontractor drawings, material submittals, samples, and technical data for compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) layouts and schedules within the project scope, including loose and custom-made furniture, decorative lighting, curtains, soft furnishings, accessories, and relevant equipment.
• Review FF&E dimensions, materials, finishes, fabrication drawings, and samples. Coordinate installation, fixing, and electrical or plumbing connections where required, in collaboration with interior designers, relevant engineering disciplines, procurement, and suppliers.
• Coordinate FF&E with architectural works, fixed joinery, circulation routes, and building services, and follow up on mock-up and model-room approvals where applicable.
• Maintain close coordination between the technical office, project management, site teams, and procurement to align approved drawings and materials with construction requirements and project schedules.
• Maintain drawing registers, revision control, submission schedules, and approval tracking, ensuring that site teams use the latest approved documents.
• Attend technical coordination meetings, document decisions, follow up on actions, and develop practical solutions to site issues for review and approval.
• Prepare and review as-built drawings based on verified site information and approved changes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
• At least 5 years of relevant architectural experience, including at least 3 years in architectural technical office roles within Saudi Arabia, with hands-on experience in shop drawing preparation.
• Previous involvement in large-scale hospitality, commercial, and residential projects, with clear details of project scale, stages, and personal responsibilities.
• Strong ability to personally prepare and review architectural shop drawings and construction details accurately and efficiently.
• Direct experience coordinating architectural, structural, and MEP works, and working across technical office, site, procurement, supplier, and subcontractor teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, architectural materials, finishing systems, and installation details used on projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Familiarity with Saudi Building Code requirements and specifications relevant to the architectural scope.
• Practical knowledge of FF&E coordination and the review of related schedules, specifications, and supplier drawings.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and technical specifications.
• Ability to prepare technical correspondence and RFIs and communicate professionally in English.
• Strong attention to detail, technical problem-solving, follow-up, prioritization, and deadline management.
• Currently based in Saudi Arabia and available for immediate joining and full-time, on-site work in Riyadh.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical office experience with construction contractors.
• Experience with high-end hospitality projects, complex interior finishes, model rooms, and hotel operator requirements.
• Proficiency in Revit and experience with BIM coordination and clash review using Navisworks.
• Experience reviewing and guiding the work of architects and drafting teams.

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to discuss their work samples and personal responsibilities. The assessment may include a short technical exercise relevant to the role.

• All work samples must be permitted for sharing and exclude confidential project information. Redacted samples are acceptable.