Architect - Building Design and Coordination

Architect
- Building Design and Coordination Job Snapshot Role:
Architect
- Building Design and Coordination

Location:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Industry: Architecture & Planning Function:
Architect

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant architectural design experience Job Type: Full-time

Architect
- Building Design and Coordination in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is an Architecture & Planning opportunity focused on developing architectural concepts, reviewing design documentation, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs, and producing compliant construction information. Parsons is hiring a Saudi National architect to support complex projects through architectural studies, detailed design, specifications, drawing reviews, building systems coordination, and construction-stage technical support.

Job Details Country:
Saudi Arabia City:
Riyadh Industry: Architecture & Planning Function:
Architect Salary:  Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality:
Saudi National Job Type: Full-time

Role Context The Architect will independently manage conventional and moderately complex architectural assignments while coordinating closely with engineering, design, and construction teams. The role combines creative design thinking with technical documentation, code compliance, constructability, and multidisciplinary coordination. Accurate architectural decisions will help improve design quality, reduce conflicts during construction, and ensure completed spaces meet project, client, and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct architectural studies and develop practical design concepts for assigned project scopes.
• Establish design criteria based on project requirements, client expectations, site conditions, and applicable standards.
• Prepare architectural reports, studies, design narratives, and supporting technical documentation.
• Develop architectural solutions that balance functionality, aesthetics, constructability, cost, and regulatory compliance.
• Review architectural CAD drawings, BIM models, layouts, renderings, study models, and presentation material.
• Check design documentation for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and technical coordination.
• Review detailed architectural drawings before formal issue.
• Verify that architectural deliverables comply with approved design criteria and client requirements.
• Apply relevant building codes, zoning requirements, permitting criteria, and project standards.
• Identify potential code or regulatory issues during design development and coordinate corrective solutions.
• Prepare construction specifications for architectural materials, finishes, components, and systems.
• Develop detailed material and equipment requisitions where required.
• Coordinate with suppliers and technical representatives to clarify material performance and specification requirements.
• Review material options for suitability, durability, appearance, availability, and project compliance.
• Coordinate architectural requirements with Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and specialist disciplines.
• Resolve design interfaces involving building systems, ceiling zones, shafts, penetrations, equipment, and architectural finishes.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design coordination meetings.
• Identify clashes and technical inconsistencies before they reach construction.
• Coordinate architectural information with civil and external works where building interfaces are affected.
• Review consultant and design team submissions and provide clear technical comments.
• Incorporate approved revisions and ensure downstream disciplines receive updated architectural information.
• Prepare or review construction drawings, details, sections, schedules, and specifications.
• Ensure construction documentation accurately communicates approved design intent.
• Review architectural drawing packages for constructability and completeness.
• Support technical clarification of architectural details during procurement and construction.
• Respond to architectural RFIs and technical queries where assigned.
• Evaluate proposed design changes and recommend appropriate technical…