Site Building Engineer (Architecture & Finishing)

Branch of China State Construction Engineering Cor poration Limited; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch of China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited is seeking an experienced architect/engineer to coordinate and review architectural and finishing drawings with contractors and design teams in a Gulf-region project in Riyadh. The role emphasizes RFI management, shop drawing oversight, and design change coordination, ensuring compliance with SBC/IBC/BS standards.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in architecture or related fields with 10+ years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of experience in the Gulf region in detailed design, shop drawing, or construction drawing management.
• Experience in building construction and finishing works.
• Familiarity with Saudi Building Code (SBC), IBC, BS standards, and relevant construction requirements.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and review architectural and finishing drawings with the main contractor, subcontractors, consultants, and internal design teams.
• Review site conditions, identify discrepancies between drawings and actual site conditions, and coordinate necessary solutions.
• Manage RFIs, strong technical queries, shop drawings, material submissions, and design changes.
• Review architectural, structural, MEP and finishing works to identify and resolve technical clashes.
• Review shop drawings, material samples, and technical submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in site inspections, technical meetings, weekly meetings and coordination meetings.
• Follow up on technical issues and ensure timely closure of RFIs and site observations.
• Coordinate with overseas design teams and project stakeholders regarding design revisions and technical matters.
• Maintain project technical documentation including RFIs, drawings, material approvals, meeting minutes, and site records.
• Ensure architectural and finishing works comply with approved drawings, specifications, SBC, IBC, BS standards, and project requirements.

Skills

RFI management

Technical coordination

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Architecture / Civil Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and review architectural and finishing drawings with the main contractor, subcontractors, consultants, and internal design teams.

Review site conditions, identify discrepancies between drawings and actual site conditions, and coordinate necessary solutions.

Manage strong RFI strong technical queries shop drawings material submissions and design changes.

Review and coordinate architectural, structural, MEP and finishing works to identify and resolve technical clashes.

Review shop drawings, material samples, and technical submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Participate in site inspections, technical meetings, weekly meetings and coordination meetings.

Follow up on technical issues and ensure timely closure of RFIs and site observations.

Coordinate with overseas design teams and project stakeholders regarding design revisions and technical matters.

Maintain project technical documentation including RFIs, drawings, material approvals, meeting minutes, and site records.

Ensure architectural and finishing works comply with approved drawings, specifications, SBC, IBC, BS standards, and project requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or above in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years of experience in the Gulf region in detailed design, shop drawing, or construction drawing management.

Experience in building construction and finishing works.

Familiarity with Saudi Building Code (SBC), IBC, BS standards, and relevant construction requirements.

Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

Strong experience in shop drawings, RFI management, technical coordination, and design changes.

SCE registration is preferred.

Experience in major projects such as NEOM, Red Sea, Qiddiya, or other mega projects is highly preferred.

Strong English communication and technical coordination skills.

Candidates currently in Saudi Arabia with a transferable Iqama are preferred.