Architect - International Contract or Saudi National

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Project Overview:

Expo 2030 Riyadh is envisioned as a global platform where countries, organizations, and individuals will come together to collaborate to build a better future. Under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow,” the Expo promotes sustainable development, innovation, and transformative thinking. The event will be held from October 2030 to March 2031 and is expected to welcome over 40 million visits.

The 6 km² Masterplan outlines a comprehensive framework for participation and infrastructure at the Expo. The exhibition space, totaling 491,100 m² GFA, can accommodate up to 197 participating countries and 29 international organizations. Working collaboratively with our customer, Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), Bechtel will manage the infrastructure program which comprises early works, utilities, and publicly accessible spaces like streets, pedestrian walkways, and parks. Our scope on the six-square-kilometer site will transition into a mixed-use legacy development to serve the community after the six-month event is over. The project’s master plan leverages international sustainability standards for urban afforestation, treated water reuse, renewable energy sources, etc. 

Job Summary:

In this role as Architect, you will plan, develop, design, coordinate, and review architectural and related works on the project. Your recommendations will ensure resolution of complex architectural design problems, client satisfaction, and compliance with requirements.  Responsibilities will include checking design drawings, review and coordination of vendor information, leading technical discussions related to architectural scope, and constructability reviews. You will prepare discipline estimates and work plans, review and approve design documents, interpret regulations, and assist with performance reporting

Major Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and evaluates Architectural components and processes utilizing Project standards, design guides, and procedures.
• Conduct independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of layout techniques, procedures, and criteria for Architectural designs 
• Performs conceptual studies, prepares design reports, proposals, and technical documentation.
• Analyzes design challenges, sketches solutions, and assesses the suitability of unconventional materials and techniques.
• Performs building code analysis and ensures compliance across all design phases.
• Supports cost estimation efforts including quantity take-offs, forecasts, and change orders.
• Creates visualizations and presentation material to communicate design intent.
• Coordinate the design development with other engineering disciplines, design entities, vendors, and functional departments which may include procurement, construction, estimating and contracts management groups
• Prepares procurement and subcontract requisitions and participates in technical bid evaluations and award recommendations.
• Assists in constructability reviews and provides technical support during construction, including resolving field change requests and nonconformance reports.
• Leads or participates in technical meetings with clients, consultants, suppliers, and construction teams.
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Education and Experience Requirements:

• A recognized Bachelor of Architecture degree, from an accredited college or university with an overall experience of at least 15 years.
• Saudi Council of Engineers Accreditation

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience with BIM and CADD applications
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, Design Reports
• Experience in writing scopes of work, material requisitions, and knowledge of construction methods
• Understands work processes of other disciplines and departments on projects
• Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbal.
• Ability to resolve design issues with subcontractors, suppliers, other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities.
• Proactive, supportive, intrusive, challenging and results driven.
• Acknowledges and values contribution from other team members. 
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