Architect

Arabian Construction Co.

Required Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Architecture


• Minimum of 10 years of experience with 3+ years focused on BIM implementation in construction industry projects


• Proven expertise in handling architectural projects within GCC.


• Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks, and BIM collaboration platforms (BIM 360, ACC).


• Strong knowledge of LOD specifications, COBie datasets, and BIM standards (ISO 19650).


• Experience in clash resolution, model federation, and interdisciplinary coordination.


• Strong understanding of local building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards


• Experience with project management, overseeing the execution of design work from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor production of shop drawings ensuring compliance with shop-drawings production and submittal schedule.


• Review shop-drawings prepared by draftsman for completeness and accuracy


• Coordination between architectural structural and electro-mechanical shop-drawings.


• Ensuring preparation of architectural as built drawings related to the company scope of works and review for completeness and accuracy.


• Initiate and prepare shop drawings submittal for approval.


• Monitor and control approved shop-drawings ensuring stamped with Issued for Construction.


• Ensure distribution of drawings to all relevant staff / sections via Document Controller under internal document distribution system.


• Ensure that shop-drawings are updated as per Consultants comments and re-issued for approval in a timely manner.


• Planning for preparation of As-Built drawings, submission for approval prior to contract close out.


• Lead the development and coordination of architectural BIM models (Revit, ArchiCAD) across construction phase.


• Lead the development and coordination of BIM models (Revit, Navisworks) across construction phase.


• Collaborate with engineers, sub-contractors, and stakeholders to resolve clashes, enhance constructability, and streamline workflows.


• Conduct *clash detection* and model validation using tools like Navisworks or Solibri.


• Develop and maintain BIM templates, families, and libraries to standardize workflows.


• Train and mentor architectural teams on BIM best practices.


• Participate in design reviews, providing technical insights to optimize building performance and compliance with codes/regulations.