Senior Architect

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Architect - Saudi National to join our team! The Senior Architect is responsible for architect works for conformance with the provisions of the contract documents and the procedures manual. Solid experience in hospitality projects (5 stars hotels/resorts - completed projects) is a must.

• Performs a variety of assignments such as conducting architectural studies, developing design concepts and design criteria, and preparing related reports.
• Reviews CAD drawings, renderings, layouts, study models, construction documents, and color boards prepared by Architectural Designers. Ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Provides technical consultations for interdisciplinary analytical studies and analyses.
• Writes construction specifications and prepares detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
• Interfaces with suppliers as required.
• Reviews supplier drawings and samples, and performs technical bid analyses.
• Coordinates work with engineering and construction units at project site. Reviews, approves, and issues detailed design and construction drawings and specifications prepared by others.
• Provides the seal and signature of a professional architect when required by statute or contract.
• Provides technical guidance to lower-level Architects and Architectural Designer/Drafters working on the same project.
• Keeps abreast of current technologies via technical subscriptions and attendance at conferences.
• Prepares staffing estimates and execution plans.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in architectural from an accredited university.
• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in large-scale projects including having overall responsibility for architectural engineering on large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of architectural design, production techniques, codes and standards, building materials, and construction methods.
• Expertise must have been gained from working for reputed firms.
• Knowledge of precedents in the specialty area and knowledge of principles and practices of related engineering design methods and systems.
• Knowledge of the building industry, regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to architectural work.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Knowledge of international procedures, design guides, automated and administrative practices.
• Knowledge of application and coordination of 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools on a project.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.