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. Location :UAE Contract Duration : Aug 2026 - April 2027 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 Show more Show less

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.

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.