Site Architect

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced and visionary Site Architect to join our site supervision team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

• Conduct thorough reviews and rigorous monitoring of all architectural submissions and construction‑related deliverables, ensuring strict adherence to project specifications and design intent
• Provide authoritative leadership and expert mentorship to architectural team members, fostering a culture of excellence, professional development, and continuous improvement
• Orchestrate seamless coordination between architectural, engineering, and construction disciplines, ensuring cohesive integration of all design elements and resolving interfacing conflicts efficiently
• Implement and oversee comprehensive quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) systems in strict accordance with project requirements, industry best practices, and Saudi Arabia building codes and regulations
• Review and analyze the current IFC package and architectural documentation for completeness and compliance with project requirements
• Evaluate architectural plans, elevations, sectional drawings, and detailed specifications, identifying any shortcomings, discrepancies, or scope gaps and providing transparent recommendations for resolution
• Review and advise on all interfacing details with façade, landscape, interior design, and external areas, ensuring coordinated and constructable solutions
• Ensure that all standard details are provided and advise on additional details necessary for enhanced understanding and constructability
• Analyze and advise on specific details of handrails, corridors, staircases, and fire escape routes, conducting constructability studies in compliance with statutory authority requirements
• Review and advise on lift and vertical transportation details, ensuring compliance and coordination with interior design finishes
• Evaluate soft and hard landscape, swimming pool, and related architectural details, ensuring coordination and adherence to project specifications
• Coordinate architectural requirements with MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) services, ensuring final fix compliance and efficient integration
• Review and advise on acoustic and lighting specialist requirements and project compliance
• Analyze parking strategy, MEP coordination, and statutory authority compliance
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and decisions transparently to all stakeholders, maintaining organized documentation and detailed records

• Minimum 10 years of professional consultancy experience in architectural project management and site oversight
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent professional qualification
• Comprehensive and in‑depth knowledge of all finishing tasks, including painting, tiling, gypsum board installation, aluminum works, and woodworking
• Expert‑level proficiency in AutoCAD and advanced Excel skills for analysis and documentation
• Demonstrated proficiency with scheduling software and project management tools
• Strong understanding of building codes, safety regulations, and Saudi Arabia statutory authority requirements
• Proven track record in quality assurance and quality control processes for architectural projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities with decisive decision‑making skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and support team members in a collaborative environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of architectural integrity
• Experience with MEP coordination and multi‑disciplinary project integration
• Proven time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Preferred:
  Experience working on large‑scale commercial or hospitality projects in the Middle East region
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modeling) software and digital project delivery methods