Project Architect | EPC Construction | Retail & Commercial Projects
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About the Role
We are hiring a Project Architect with strong technical and construction expertise for retail, commercial, and hospitality projects in Saudi Arabia. The role involves developing design concepts into constructible solutions, supporting estimation and procurement, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
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Responsibilities
- Develop concept designs into coordinated, constructible, and execution ready construction documentation
- Review and coordinate multidisciplinary design drawings across all project stages to ensure technical accuracy and constructability
- Work closely with Concept Architects during the early design phase to maintain design intent while developing practical construction solutions
- Provide the Estimation team with detailed drawings, specifications, and technical inputs to support accurate quantity take offs and pricing
- Analyse site conditions and as built information, identify discrepancies, and propose practical technical solutions
- Prepare detailed construction drawings, shop drawings, and execution details that comply with engineering standards and project requirements
- Conduct technical reviews of contractor bids, specifications, shop drawings, and material submissions
- Recommend suitable materials and value engineering alternatives while maintaining design quality and project objectives
- Prepare and review project specifications and ensure compliance with project standards and quality requirements
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, estimation, and site teams to ensure seamless project delivery
- Support construction activities by providing technical guidance and resolving design and site related issues during execution
- Participate in design coordination workshops with Lead Architects during the concept and design development stages
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
- 8+ years of experience in the construction industry, with significant involvement in retail, commercial, shopping mall, hospitality, or other large scale building projects
- Proven experience in Design Development (DD), Construction Documentation (CD), and preparation of coordinated shop drawings
- Strong understanding of constructability, architectural detailing, and multidisciplinary coordination
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and working knowledge of BIM
- Experience working on EPC construction projects with exposure to technical coordination and cost conscious project delivery
- Familiarity with Saudi Arabian construction practices, technical standards, and commonly used building materials is highly preferred
- Strong English communication skills
- Excellent planning, coordination, and problem solving abilities
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Job Overview
- We are hiring on behalf of a leading construction contracting company delivering high end retail, commercial, hospitality, and mixed use projects across Saudi Arabia. We are looking for a highly skilled Project Architect with strong technical and construction expertise to bridge the gap between conc
Key Responsibilities
- Develop concept designs into coordinated, constructible, and execution ready construction documentation.
- Review and coordinate multidisciplinary design drawings across all project stages to ensure technical accuracy and constructability.
- Work closely with Concept Architects during the early design phase to maintain design intent while developing practical construction solutions.
- Provide the Estimation team with detailed drawings, specifications, and technical inputs to support accurate quantity take offs and pricing.
- Analyse site conditions and as built information, identify discrepancies, and propose practical technical solutions.
- Prepare detailed construction drawings, shop drawings, and execution details that comply with engineering standards and project requirements.
- Conduct technical reviews of contractor bids, specifications, shop drawings, and material submissions.
- Recommend suitable materials and value engineering alternatives while maintaining design quality and project objectives.
- Prepare and review project specifications and ensure compliance with project standards and quality requirements.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, estimation, and site teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Support construction activities by providing technical guidance and resolving design and site related issues during execution.
- Participate in design coordination workshops with Lead Architects during the concept and design development stages.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
- 8+ years of experience in the construction industry, with significant involvement in retail, commercial, shopping mall, hospitality, or other large scale building projects.
- Proven experience in Design Development (DD), Construction Documentation (CD), and preparation of coordinated shop drawings.
- Strong understanding of constructability, architectural detailing, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and working knowledge of BIM.
- Experience working on EPC construction projects with exposure to technical coordination and cost conscious project delivery.
- Familiarity with Saudi Arabian construction practices, technical standards, and commonly used building materials is highly preferred.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Excellent planning, coordination, and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced construction environment while managing multiple priorities.
Key Competencies
- Design Development (DD) & Construction Documentation (CD)
- Shop Drawings & Construction Detailing
- Design Coordination & Constructability Review
- Value Engineering
- Technical Problem Solving
- QA/QC of Technical Documentation
- Site Coordination & Execution Support
- Stakeholder Management
- Planning & Organising
- Attention to Details
Location and Contract Duration
- Location: Riyadh (Preference will be given to candidates holding a valid Saudi Iqama)
- Contract Duration: July 2026 April 2027 and Sept 2026 April 2027
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