Summary
Parsons is seeking an Architect for its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role reviews and approves architectural design packages, construction drawings, specifications, and other materials prepared by consultants and contractors. It also coordinates architectural work with engineering, construction, suppliers, and project teams, and provides technical guidance to designers and CAD operators. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in architecture or an equivalent discipline and at least 8 years of relevant experience; professional registration and transportation infrastructure experience are desired.
The posting
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Architect (Design Services) to join our team!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Review CAD drawings, renderings, layouts, study models, construction documents, and presentation materials prepared by the Design-Build Contractor.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, project requirements, and client specifications.
- Review architectural construction specifications and detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
- Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers as required to support design and technical reviews.
- Coordinate architectural activities with engineering, construction, and project delivery teams.
- Review and approve detailed design packages, construction drawings, and technical specifications prepared by consultants and contractors.
- Provide technical guidance and support to Architectural Designers, CAD Operators, and other project team members.
- Support multidisciplinary coordination to ensure integration of architectural, structural, MEP, and operational requirements.
- Participate in design review meetings and provide recommendations to resolve technical and design-related issues.
- Monitor design quality and ensure consistency with project objectives, standards, and operational requirements.
- Prepare technical comments, reports, and design review documentation as required.
- Perform other architectural and project-related responsibilities as assigned.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or an equivalent discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant architectural design and project delivery experience.
- Proficiency in CAD, architectural design software, visualization tools, and presentation software commonly used within architecture and engineering environments.
- Strong knowledge of architectural design principles, construction documentation, and technical coordination processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate concurrent activities, and meet project deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams and complex project environments.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:
- Professional registration as an Architect.
- Experience on rail, metro, transit, or transportation infrastructure projects.
- Experience working on stations, maintenance facilities, or major public infrastructure developments.
- Knowledge of international architectural standards and best practices.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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