Architect of Record

Core Qualifications :

• A bachelor’s degree in architecture, is essential with Saudi Council of Engineer Certificate (SCE)
• Minimum 7 years of related work experience in Saudi Arabia as an AoR within a design consultancy. Experience in municipalities, Amana, Baladiya, and civil defence.
• Must be a Saudi citizen.
• The AoR must have a working knowledge of all relevant government authority requirements.
• Experience in design drafting using Revit and AutoCAD; design drafting experience on complex building projects is preferred.

Job Summary.

The primary responsibility of Architect of Record (AoR) is to Achieve an efficient and timely approval of all project designs by the relevant Government Authorities, including the Municipalities, Amana, Baladiya, Civil Defense, RCRC, DGDA - in coordination with the Design Project Managers, Lead Architect, for complex projects

The AoR must have extensive experience and a working knowledge of all relevant Government Authority requirements, architecture codes, standards, design and construction practices, and drawing practices, land and property titles, survey plans, plot regulations, the Government online master planning approval systems for complex projects, including residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and industrial projects.

Critical outcomes of this role include obtaining the Project Building Permit, facilitating achievement of Project Building Occupation Certificate for complex projects. This will require coordination with all relevant Government Authorities and internal coordination with the project management and design teams including the architectural, fire life safety, mechanical and electrical engineering, and quantity surveying disciplines.

The role requires building and maintaining strong professional relationships with key staff within all Authorities, other consultants, contractors, including coordinating within the company with other design architects, engineers, Lead Architect, Design Director, and design managers to assist with submittal of al project deliverables required to achieve Authority approvals, in line with planned project timelines.

Job Duties

For specific allocated projects, in coordination with the Project Manager, Lead Architect, manage, plan and carry out.

• Obtain all data and follow up with project managers, Lead Architect, other company staff, other consultants so that production of drawings, renderings meet the required format, content and quality,
• Establish and build professional relationships with key staff within Government Authorities, other staff, other Consultants, contractors,
• Understand the project brief and scope of work,
• Participate in and contribute to design reviews and presentations, and,
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and teams within ECEC and with 3rd parties in relation to technical, safety, quality, schedule and other elements of a project, so that accurate architecture drawings, and renders are produced, meeting the requirements to achieve all Government Authority approval.

Specifically, the AoR is responsible for:

1. Reporting on and tracking the progress of all Authority approvals for multiple complex design projects and construction projects,
2. Assists the Project Managers, Lead Architect on matters that cross between interfacing elements, projects,
3. Work proactively, constructively, and fairly with all parties to ensure the successful execution of duties, and,
4. Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as directed, and as may be appropriate.

Specific Skills Required

• Good level of competence in BIM (Revit), AutoCAD and other drafting and rendering software - preferred,
• Excellent working knowledge of internationally accepted architecture, design industry principles and practices / safety / quality systems,
• Excellent knowledge of current Authority requirements, architecture design standards, including the Saudi Building Code,
• Able to work with minimal supervision,
• Excellent problem solving, numeracy and Arabic, and English literacy skills,
• Clear verbal and written communication skills,
• Use of diplomacy and tact in discussions with other parties,
• Contributes to team building and enhancing morale across the team / project,
• Promotes equality and recognizes diversity in managing people,
• Understands local and international multi-cultural aspects of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and,
• High level of computer literacy.

Person Specification (Behavioral Attributes)

• Saudi Arabian citizen.
• Leads by example - Creates an inclusive work environment based on trust and respect. Demonstrates strong people manager/coaching skills. Continues to look for opportunities to grow and help others grow,
• Demands excellence - Able to work through ambiguity to drive team performance. Sets standards and delivers high-quality work,
• Safety and integrity always - Ensures team operates with high standards of integrity. Makes safety a priority,
• Collaborative - Works with employees to ensure success with internal and external client delivery,
• Clear and frequent communications - Communicates in a respectful way, ensuring other’s viewpoints are solicited and considered. Listens and learns from others, and,
• Execution and results – Self driven, achieves results through strong focus on execution and measurement.

Additional Comments

Candidates who can start in a short timeframe are preferred.