Architectural Project Director

We are seeking a highly
experienced Architectural Project Director to join an award-winning,
multi-disciplinary firm in Saudi. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to
take on a leadership role within one of the UAE’s most prestigious and
well-established architectural practices.  As a key figure in the firm, you will oversee and drive projects across
multiple sectors, ensuring excellence in design, execution, and performance.
Your role will be instrumental in shaping the company’s architectural vision,
managing both creative and operational aspects, and fostering innovation within
a diverse and multicultural team. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage project teams,
  ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality architectural solutions
  while maintaining design integrity.
  
• Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Be the main point
  of contact with clients, sub-consultants, local authorities, project
  managers, service providers, and other external stakeholders, ensuring
  smooth communication and relationship-building.
  
• Management & Oversight: Provide managerial
  oversight to the design and documentation processes, ensuring that all
  client submissions, authority approvals, and coordination with service
  providers meet required standards.
  
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that high-quality
  standards are maintained within the project team, monitoring progress, and
  addressing any issues that may arise.
  
• Multicultural Collaboration: Work effectively with
  a diverse, international team, leveraging different skills and
  perspectives to deliver innovative and successful project outcomes.
  
• Contract Management: Have a deep understanding of
  commercial contracts, business agreements, and the terms of payment
  processes.
  
• Meetings & Coordination: Lead and facilitate
  meetings with internal teams, stakeholders, consultants, sub-consultants,
  and contractors, ensuring all parties are aligned with project goals.
  
• Performance Improvement: Assist senior management
  in identifying opportunities to improve overall company performance,
  contributing to the growth and success of the practice.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master’s degree
  is a plus).
  
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in
  architecture, with at least 5 years of experience in the GCC region.
  
• Design Expertise: A strong design-led background is
  essential, with the ability to preserve the integrity of the original
  design concepts and ensure their effective execution.
  
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience leading
  project teams at a Director level and managing multiple stakeholders in
  large-scale projects.
  
• Commercial Acumen: A solid understanding of
  commercial contracts, business agreements, and financial management in the
  architectural field
  
• Multicultural Experience: Experience working within a
  multicultural team, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and
  navigate diverse cultural dynamics
  

Benefits

• Up to 55,000 SAR per month.
  
• Additional Benefits:
  
• Flights
  
• Accommodation
• Healthcare
  
• Bonus scheme