Project Architect

Egis Group; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis Group is seeking an experienced Architect to lead design management and coordinate across disciplines on complex projects. You will guide design delivery from early concept through construction documentation, ensuring quality, timelines, and effective collaboration with clients and consultants.

Strong BIM proficiency and GCC-region exposure are essential. Join a renowned firm delivering impactful infrastructure and building projects worldwide, with opportunities to mentor junior designers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in architecture required with strong design and delivery experience.
• Minimum 7 years of architectural design experience, with PA responsibilities for 2 years.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and project delivery.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in GCC region.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient in BIM processes and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead design management and team leadership to meet deadlines.
• Deliver architectural design from concept to construction drawings.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and external consultants.
• Ensure design quality and compliance with codes and standards.
• Mentor younger team members under HoD directions.
• Maintain BIM models and design documents throughout projects.

Skills

BIM workflows

Architectural design principles

Project delivery

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s in architecture

Tools

BIM

Job description

Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We create and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the climate emergency and contribute to more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development. Operating in 70 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 23,500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting‑edge innovations accessible to all projects. Through its wide range of activities, Egis is a key player in the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

With 3,500 employees across 8 countries in the Middle East, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects, stimulating economic growth and enhancing quality of life. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis is committed to sustainable development. The Group’s operations in the Middle East are built on strategic acquisitions and a deep understanding of local market conditions. Egis has long history of providing comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services makes it a trusted partner for regional governments, investors, and developers.

Day to day involvement in development of project design activities and production from the early stage design, through technical design development, to the construction documentation.

Design Management and Team Leadership

• Adhere to project deadlines.
• Maintain the design quality standards.
• Deliver the projects under the guidance Senior Architect (SA) and/or Design Manager (DM) while providing technical support to Design Architects / Architects.
• Participate in the implementation of the project execution plan.
• Communicate when needed with project stakeholders (clients, consultants, contractors) to manage expectations and drive success.
• Participate in the preparation of the projects’ list of deliverables.

Design & Technical Expertise

Contribute to preparation of project/s’ concept design preparation including but not limited to:

• Design Delivery plan (Assist SA/DM/SDM)
• Design Management Plan (Assist SA/DM/SDM)
• Presentation/s
• Drawings and reports
• Collaborate with SA on complex design challenges and ensure technical feasibility.
• Develop project deliveries while maintaining high‑quality design documents and construction drawings.
• Develop project list of deliverables in line with the project contract brief.
• Assist in the review of code compliances and materials/ systems selection.
• Participate in the design coordination process within Architecture team and with other disciplines (in house or external design partners: civil, structure, MEP, ID, Landscape, vertical transportation, & other specialists’ consultant)
• Develop project BIM Models and production of Design documents/reports.
• Maintain the models’ BIM quality level in coordination with the BIM Coordinator / Manager.
• Implement successfully the project of the BIM Execution plan.
• Accountable for successful project delivery meeting the targeted deadlines.
• Accountable for maintaining the project deliverables Quality.
• Accountable for efficient planning and utilization of project’s man‑hours assigned by team leader

Communication and Collaboration

• Fluency in spoken and written communication
• Active participation in internal meetings, presentations, and workshops.
• Building strong relationships with team members.
• Promoting and maintaining collaborative environment in the office.

Department Operations

• Maintain professional code of conduct in line with the company’s ethics.
• Collaborate effectively with other disciplines and external consultants.
• Participate in Knowledge sharing and skills development.
• Develop partial ownership approach to assigned projects under guidance of SA/DM.
• Lead mentoring of younger team members in coordination with HoD directions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in architecture with good experience.
• Minimum of [7] years of experience in architectural design, at least practicing PA responsibilities for 2 years.
• Strong understanding of architectural design principles, Project Delivery, and basics of building codes.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in GCC region.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in BIM process, implementation and workflows.