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Chestertons MENA
Jeddah, KSA
Full Time
Senior
Onsite
1 months ago
Project ManagementConstruction SupervisionArchitectural DetailingAutoCADBluebeamMicrosoft Office
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About the Role
Chestertons MENA is hiring an Architect / Senior Project Manager for their Building Consultancy & Project Management team in Jeddah.
Key Skills for This Role
Project ManagementConstruction SupervisionArchitectural DetailingAutoCADBluebeamMicrosoft Office
Responsibilities
- Report to the Project Director and support the site team in management and delivery of hospitality fit out and construction projects from mobilization through final handover
- Coordinate site execution activities between contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and client representatives
- Monitor construction progress, site activities, and project milestones to ensure alignment with approved programme and delivery targets
- Review architectural, interior design, MEP, and shop drawings to ensure coordination between design intent and site implementation
- Manage and coordinate technical changes, RFIs, site instructions, and construction related design updates
- Identify clashes, technical inconsistencies, and constructability issues during execution stages
- Coordinate material approvals, mock ups, technical submittals, and supplier deliverables
- Monitor site quality, workmanship, and compliance with project specifications and hospitality standards
- Conduct regular site inspections, progress reviews, snagging inspections, and coordination meetings
- Follow up on procurement status, long lead items, supplier schedules, and delivery coordination
- Support in tracking project risks, delays, variation requests, and commercial impacts related to execution
- Ensure proper coordination between architectural, MEP, structural, FLS, kitchen, specialist, and operator requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture
- Approximately 8–15 years of experience in project management, fit out delivery, or construction management roles
- Proven experience delivering hospitality, hotel, resort, F&B, or high end mixed use fit out projects
- Strong background in hospitality fit out and construction execution
- Good technical understanding of architectural detailing, interior fit out systems, MEP coordination, materials, construction methodologies, and site execution processes
- Experience reviewing IFC drawings, shop drawings, technical submittals, and construction documentation
- Strong site awareness including quality inspections, snagging, and contractor coordination
- Experience coordinating multiple suppliers and specialist subcontractors
- Good understanding of project planning, sequencing, construction logistics, and delivery control
- GCC experience is preferred
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam/PDF review tools, Microsoft Office, and project reporting tools
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- We are currently looking for experienced professionals to join our Building Consultancy & Project Management team in Riyadh.
- Role: Architect / Senior Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Report to the Project Director and support the site team in management and delivery of hospitality fit out and construction projects from mobilization through final handover.
- Coordinate site execution activities between contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and client representatives.
- Monitor construction progress, site activities, and project milestones to ensure alignment with approved programme and delivery targets.
- Review architectural, interior design, MEP, and shop drawings to ensure coordination between design intent and site implementation.
- Manage and coordinate technical changes, RFIs, site instructions, and construction related design updates.
- Identify clashes, technical inconsistencies, and constructability issues during execution stages.
- Coordinate material approvals, mock ups, technical submittals, and supplier deliverables.
- Monitor site quality, workmanship, and compliance with project specifications and hospitality standards.
- Conduct regular site inspections, progress reviews, snagging inspections, and coordination meetings.
- Follow up on procurement status, long lead items, supplier schedules, and delivery coordination.
- Support in tracking project risks, delays, variation requests, and commercial impacts related to execution.
- Ensure proper coordination between architectural, MEP, structural, FLS, kitchen, specialist, and operator requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture.
- Approximately 8–15 years of experience in project management, fit out delivery, or construction management roles.
- Proven experience delivering hospitality, hotel, resort, F&B, or high end mixed use fit out projects.
- Strong background in hospitality fit out and construction execution.
- Good technical understanding of architectural detailing, interior fit out systems, MEP coordination, materials, construction methodologies, and site execution processes.
- Experience reviewing IFC drawings, shop drawings, technical submittals, and construction documentation.
- Strong site awareness including quality inspections, snagging, and contractor coordination.
- Experience coordinating multiple suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
- Good understanding of project planning, sequencing, construction logistics, and delivery control.
- GCC experience is preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam/PDF review tools, Microsoft Office, and project reporting tools.
Preferred Profile
- Architect with strong construction and delivery mindset rather than purely design focused profile.
- Hands on professional capable of operating between site, consultants, suppliers, and client management teams.
- Strong coordination and problem solving abilities under fast track project conditions.
- Good understanding of hospitality quality standards, finishes, and operational requirements.
- Able to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain project control throughout execution phases.
- Detail oriented with strong follow up and reporting skills.
- Comfortable working in both technical coordination and site execution environments.
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