Project Architect | Luxury High-End Development

We are hiring on behalf of a leading construction contracting company delivering Luxury high-end development project in Abu Dhabi

We are looking for a highly skilled Project Architect with strong technical and construction expertise to bridge the gap between concept design and on-site execution. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing design concepts into coordinated, constructible solutions while supporting estimation, procurement, and project delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop concept designs into coordinated, constructible, and execution-ready construction documentation.


• Review and coordinate multidisciplinary design drawings across all project stages to ensure technical accuracy and constructability.


• Work closely with Concept Architects during the early design phase to maintain design intent while developing practical construction solutions.


• Provide the Estimation team with detailed drawings, specifications, and technical inputs to support accurate quantity take-offs and pricing.


• Analyse site conditions and as-built information, identify discrepancies, and propose practical technical solutions.


• Prepare detailed construction drawings, shop drawings, and execution details that comply with engineering standards and project requirements.


• Conduct technical reviews of contractor bids, specifications, shop drawings, and material submissions.


• Recommend suitable materials and value-engineering alternatives while maintaining design quality and project objectives.


• Prepare and review project specifications and ensure compliance with project standards and quality requirements.


• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, estimation, and site teams to ensure seamless project delivery.


• Support construction activities by providing technical guidance and resolving design and site-related issues during execution.


• Participate in design coordination workshops with Lead Architects during the concept and design development stages.


• Assist in managing site activities, coordinating foremen and construction teams, and ensuring work is executed safely and in accordance with approved drawings.


• Ensure all technical deliverables meet project schedules, budgets, QA/QC standards, and construction best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.


• 8+ years of experience in the construction industry, with significant involvement in retail, commercial, shopping mall, hospitality, or other large-scale building projects.


• Proven experience in Design Development (DD), Construction Documentation (CD), and preparation of coordinated shop drawings.


• Strong understanding of constructability, architectural detailing, and multidisciplinary coordination.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD and working knowledge of BIM.


• Experience working on EPC construction projects with exposure to technical coordination and cost-conscious project delivery.


• Familiarity with Saudi Arabian construction practices, technical standards, and commonly used building materials is highly preferred.


• Strong English communication skills.


• Excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment while managing multiple priorities.

Key Competencies

• Design Development (DD) & Construction Documentation (CD)


• Shop Drawings & Construction Detailing


• Design Coordination & Constructability Review


• Value Engineering


• Technical Problem Solving


• QA/QC of Technical Documentation


• Site Coordination & Execution Support


• Stakeholder Management


• Planning & Organizing


• Attention to Details