Role Summary

We are seeking a Senior Architect / Project Manager to lead and coordinate high-end, complex architectural projects from concept through design development, authority approvals, technical coordination, and project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong architectural design background, proven experience in high-rise buildings, hospitality, and complex mixed-use or luxury developments, and the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, and client expectations within an engineering consultancy environment.

This role requires a senior professional who can combine design leadership, technical coordination, BIM capability, project management, and strong knowledge of Saudi codes and local authority requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management and Leadership

Lead architectural projects from concept design through tender and construction documentation.
Act as the main project coordinator between the client, internal design teams, subconsultants, and authorities.
Manage project scope, design deliverables, schedules, technical quality, and coordination workflow.
Identify design risks, coordination issues, authority approval risks, and propose practical solutions.
Lead project meetings, prepare progress updates, and follow up on action items with all stakeholders.
Ensure project deliverables are completed in line with client requirements, contractual obligations, and office quality standards.

Architectural Design and Technical Delivery

Lead the development of architectural design packages for high-end and complex projects.
Review and improve design concepts, layouts, facade approaches, planning solutions, and technical details.
Ensure architectural drawings and documentation are technically accurate, coordinated, and buildable.
Coordinate architectural design with structural, MEP, fire/life safety, landscape, interior design, facade, and specialist consultants.
Review drawings, specifications, schedules, BIM models, reports, and design submissions before issue.
Ensure compliance with the Saudi Building Code, municipal requirements, Civil Defence requirements, accessibility standards, and other applicable local regulations.

BIM and Multidisciplinary Coordination

Lead BIM-based coordination with internal teams, external consultants, and subconsultants.
Review architectural BIM models for quality, coordination, and compliance with project requirements.
Coordinate clash detection, model reviews, drawing extraction, and interdisciplinary design integration.
Ensure BIM deliverables align with project standards, client requirements, and consultant workflows.
Work closely with BIM managers, BIM coordinators, and discipline leads to resolve design conflicts.

Client, Authority, and Stakeholder Management

Communicate professionally with clients, developers, project managers, contractors, authorities, and consultants.
Support authority submission processes and respond to technical comments.
Represent the company in design coordination meetings, client workshops, and technical review sessions.
Prepare clear written and verbal communication in English, including meeting minutes, reports, technical responses, and presentations.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture from a recognised university.
Minimum 10 years of total architectural experience is preferred.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Saudi Arabia.
Minimum 5 years of experience working in an engineering consultancy office.
Proven experience in high-end complex projects, such as luxury developments, hospitality, mixed-use projects, towers, or large-scale commercial developments.
Proven experience in high-rise building projects within engineering consultancy offices or design consultancy companies.
Strong architectural design background with excellent technical detailing and coordination capability.
Strong knowledge of Saudi Building Code, local municipality requirements, Balady procedures, Civil Defence requirements, and local authority approval processes.
Strong BIM capability, preferably with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud, and related coordination tools.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, including structural, MEP, fire/life safety, facade, interior design, landscape, and specialist subconsultants.
Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken. Arabic is an advantage.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to join immediately or within a short notice period.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Architecture, Project Management, Engineering Management, or a related field.
PMP, RIBA, AIA, CIOB, or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.
Experience with luxury hospitality, branded residences, high-rise towers, complex mixed-use developments, or landmark projects in Saudi Arabia.
Strong understanding of project delivery stages, design management, tender documentation, value engineering, and construction-stage support.
Previous experience working with major developers, international consultants, or large multidisciplinary design teams.

Required Software Skills

Revit Architecture - advanced level preferred.
AutoCAD - advanced level.
Navisworks and BIM coordination tools.
Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360.
Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 - preferred.
Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape, Lumion, or similar design presentation tools - advantage.

Key Competencies

Strong design judgement and architectural sensitivity.
Excellent technical coordination skills.
Strong understanding of buildability and construction documentation.
Ability to manage pressure, deadlines, and multiple stakeholders.
Clear and confident communication.
Strong leadership with a hands-on approach.
High attention to detail.
Ability to challenge design issues early and prevent coordination problems before construction.