Architect📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Chestertons MENA is expanding its Building Consultancy and Project Management team and is seeking an experienced Senior Architect/Project Manager to join its dynamic group in Riyadh. This is a career opportunity for a specialist with a strong background in project management and construction delivery, particularly in the hospitality sector, to contribute to significant projects across Saudi Arabia.

Role Responsibilities

The role involves reporting to the Project Manager and supporting the site team in managing and delivering hospitality fit-out and construction projects from inception to final handover, ensuring adherence to project timelines, quality standards, and client expectations.

• Reporting to the Project Manager and supporting the site team in managing and delivering hospitality fit-out and construction projects from procurement to final handover.
• Coordinating site execution activities between contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and client representatives.
• Monitoring construction progress and site activities and project milestones to ensure alignment with the approved program and delivery objectives.
• Reviewing architectural, interior design, and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) drawings to ensure coordination between design intent and site execution.
• Managing and coordinating technical changes, Requests for Information (RFIs), site instructions, and design updates related to construction.
• Identifying clashes, technical inconsistencies, and constructability issues during the execution phases.
• Coordinating approvals for materials, mock-ups, technical submittals, and supplier outputs.
• Monitoring site quality and works, and compliance with project specifications and hospitality standards.
• Conducting regular site inspections, progress reviews, snagging inspections, and coordination meetings.
• Tracking the status of procurement, long-lead items, and supplier schedules, and coordinating deliveries.
• Assisting in tracking project risks, delays, change orders, and commercial impacts related to execution.
• Ensuring proper coordination between architectural, MEP, structural, Fire Life Safety (FLS), kitchen, specialist, and operator requirements.
• Preparing project reports, progress updates, meeting minutes, action trackers, and technical coordination documents.
• Coordinating regulatory requirements, permits, inspections, and compliance activities as needed.
• Supporting project close-out activities including testing and commissioning, handover documentation, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and defect management.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture.
• Approximately 8-15 years of experience in project management, fit-out delivery, or construction management roles.
• Proven experience in delivering hospitality fit-out projects, hotels, resorts, Food & Beverage (F&B), or high-quality mixed-use projects.
• Strong background in hospitality fit-out and construction delivery.
• Good technical understanding of architectural details, interior fit-out systems, MEP coordination, materials, construction methodologies, and site execution processes.
• Experience in reviewing IFC (Issued For Construction) drawings, shop drawings, technical submittals, and construction documentation.
• Strong site awareness including quality inspections, snagging, and contractor coordination.
• Experience in coordinating multiple suppliers and specialist subcontractors.
• Good understanding of project planning, sequencing, construction logistics, and delivery control.
• GCC experience is preferred.

Required Skills

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Hospitality Fit-out
• Architectural Detailing
• Interior Fit-out Systems
• MEP Coordination
• Construction Methodologies
• Site Execution
• IFC Drawing Review
• Shop Drawing Review
• Technical Submittal Review
• Quality Inspections
• Snagging
• Contractor Coordination
• Project Planning
• Construction Logistics
• Delivery Control
• Coordination
• Problem Solving
• Reporting
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Bluebeam/PDF Review Tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Project Reporting Tools

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position, requiring 5-10 years of experience. Opportunities are located in Jeddah and Makkah, with potential for work in Riyadh as well. The company is Chestertons MENA.

Application

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their CVs to c@*********************.