RESIDENT CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER - ARCHITECT

Job Overview

What You'll Be Doing

• Monitor multiple contracts and the associated architectural field activities of construction contractors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, including scope of work, procedures, cost, schedule, installation, and quality.
• Oversee architectural elements such as building facades and envelope systems, exterior and interior finishes and fit-outs, architectural detailing and aesthetics, accessibility and code compliance, and coordination of architectural elements with structural, MEP, and landscape systems.
• Implement and adhere to the QA/QC Program, safety regulations, environmental requirements, and specifications during work activities.
• Provide technical clarifications and guidance to contractors regarding schedule, procedures, scope of work, and other information requirements.
• Plan, organize, monitor, and follow up on contractors' activities; supervise the contractor's work to ensure that site operations are effectively executed, and that all required inspections are properly conducted and documented.
• Develop a professional working relationship with contractors; provide technical guidance in interpretation of contract documents and specifications; participate in progress, risk and close out activities as assigned.
• Review job plans, method statements, Inspection and Test Plans, pre-qualifications, architectural material submittals, shop drawings, and as-built drawings submitted by contractors for compliance with contract requirements; obtain Engineering review and approval; identify and report discrepancies in
• Coordinate with other departments and third parties to obtain required support and/or approvals; detect and resolve conflicts in schedules, specifications, coordinate interfaces between architectural and other disciplines.
• Recommend approval of schedule changes in construction activities where required.
• Compile technical data to prepare weekly and monthly reports on project progress, cost, and quality control; conduct or direct investigations and advise SRCE and SRCM of issues affecting schedule or quality.
• Assist SRCE and SRCM in administrative functions and initiate correspondence (draft letters/reports) to contractors and other departments for SRCM's signature.
• Review and validate billing items submitted in Work Estimates, confirm actual progress, determine work completion percentages, and recommend payments accordingly; assist in compiling documentation and evaluating claims, changes or delays related to architectural works.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 5 years of post-graduation experience with strong site inspection and construction management skills in architectural works.
• Solid understanding of architectural design principles, building materials, and construction detailing.
• Knowledge of international building codes (IBC, UBC), ADA standards, and local regulatory requirements.
• Fluent in spoken and written English; ability to produce clear technical documentation and reports.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office applications, and document-management systems.
• Must be able to obtain a Saudi Driving License.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Desired project experience includes residential, commercial, hospitality, institutional, and mixed-use developments, as well as public realm and infrastructure projects.
• At least 3 years of Middle East work experience is desirable.