SJ Architectural Design

Jurong International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to lead architectural design projects. This role involves overseeing a talented team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining project timelines. You will be responsible for developing innovative designs that meet client briefs and budgets while incorporating sustainability practices. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in architecture, exceptional leadership skills, and proficiency in various design software. Join a dynamic team where your creativity and expertise will contribute to exciting projects that shape the built environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in architecture with a degree in the field.
• Strong leadership and project management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in design and management strategy execution.
• Review designs for compliance and manage project timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Design Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Architecture (BArch or MArch)

Graduate Diploma from accredited institutions

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino/Grasshopper

SketchUp

BIM software (Revit)

Enscape

Lumion

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Lead the team to execute the overall design and management strategy within the project team
• Coordination works, provide leadership, and co-ordinate the input and output of all involved parties to meet established objectives
• Review designs and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
• Maintain overall project timelines by closely monitoring the team’s output and making regular assessments of progress in meeting declared objectives
• Assist with business development for prospective clients
• Participate in initiatives to improve the practice and incorporate environmental sustainability best practices
• Conduct pre-design work and feasibility studies, site and zoning analyses
• Define designs to clients' briefs, budgets, timelines, and in compliance with the authorities requirements
• Develop designs, taking into consideration technical aspects, relevant codes and standards, and good practices, providing inputs for technical resolution
• Lead the team throughout conceptual and detailed design development
• Develop the overall project schedule
• Review and sign-off on project documentation and tender preparation
• Review and sign-off on material specifications and schedule of finishes
• Manage the project during construction stage, including resolution of site and design matters, and management of project handovers
• Project administration and organisation of records
• Assist in administering any form of building contract
• Checking of shop drawings
• Manage and liaise with technical officers and architectural coordinators in the coordination, organisation, and preparation of construction documents and drawings
• Work with consultants from various disciplines on design and technical matters
• Perform other project-related duties as required

Pre-requisites and Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, BArch or MArch, Graduate Diploma from recognised and accredited institutions - minimum 15yrs experience
• Well-versed in design and leading team member working with the following software: CAD, and 3D modelling software and technologies such as AutoCAD, Rhino/Grasshopper, SketchUp, BIM software (Revit), Enscape, Lumion, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and application of planning and building codes and regulations
• Organised, meticulous, and analytical
• Creative with good aesthetic judgement
• Possesses sound industry knowledge
• Organised and enjoys problem-solving
• Takes a holistic approach to design and works with relevant specialists as needed
• Takes initiative, works methodically and autonomously, and has good time management skills to meet challenging deadlines and client briefs
• Has good verbal and written communication skills