(Global Oil Gas) Senior Architect Engineer

This role requires the candidate to permanently relocate to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology. The company was founded on May 29, 1933, and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary

The Architect has a crucial role in different stages of a project corresponding with representatives from other Units, Departments, Vendors, and Site Managers. The job responsibilities are listed below:

Responsibilities:

• Schedule start and end dates in coordination with the Engineering Support Group.
• Manage time and resources for priority jobs without delaying planned projects.
• Understand the Proponent's Requirements - Functions, activities, preferences, budget, timeline, and priorities.
• Fill up a form prior to visiting the facility and taking pictures.
• Develop concept design - Freehand, 2D, or 3D CADD presentations, including main ideas.
• Study budgetary estimates that fit the proponent's requirements.
• Prepare presentations: Hardcopies on boards or digital presentations on PowerPoint.
• Give verbal presentations.
• Document minutes of meetings.
• Develop design options and estimates.
• Work closely with the assigned Architect at the Engineering Group or with the Interior Design in-house Architect.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines: Mechanical, electrical, and communication.
• Ensure completion of tasks and implementation of comments.
• Review Construction Drawings and Scope of Work.
• Select and specify interior and exterior finishes and lighting fixtures.
• Include selection and specification of furniture, accessories, and signage.
• Construction Support:
• Discuss contractors' queries and concerns before job bid.
• Approve all submittals by the contractor.
• Provide construction support, including site supervision.
• Resolve design issues by providing detailed drawings.

Requirements:

• This role requires the candidate to permanently relocate to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
• 15 years of design experience in an architectural office.
• Architectural Registration in the US or UK.
• Member of the AIA (American Institute of Architects) or RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects).
• Excellent command of the English language.