Architect Team Leader

Production Information & Deliverables Plan, allocate and control the production of architectural shop drawings, composite/coordination drawings, IFC drawings, schedules and as-built documentation across concurrent projects. Review and sign off all architectural deliverables before issue dimensional accuracy, compliance with contract drawings and specifications, drawing standards, title blocks, revision control and issue records. Develop and maintain the office architectural standards: templates, layer/naming conventions, sheet formats, detail library and drawing checklists. Track deliverable status against the project drawing register and consultant submission dates; escalate slippage before it becomes a delay claim. Technical Coordination Lead architectural coordination with structural and MEP teams clash resolution, ceiling and service zone coordination, builder's work openings, and finished-level reconciliation. Chair or attend coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors and specialist suppliers; close out actions and record technical agreements. Prepare, review and follow up RFIs, technical queries, material submittals and mock-up requests; maintain a clear audit trail of consultant responses. Identify design gaps, discrepancies between contract documents, and scope ambiguities early, and raise them formally to protect the company's commercial position. BIM & Digital Delivery Own the architectural model in the federated BIM environment model integrity, worksets, shared coordinates, LOD compliance and adherence to the project BEP. Run and interpret clash detection reports; drive resolution to closure rather than reporting clash counts. Drive quantity extraction from the model to support procurement, subcontractor packages and progress measurement. Team Leadership Lead, allocate and mentor a team of architects, BIM modellers and draftsmen; set clear daily and weekly targets and hold the team to them. Assess team capability, identify skill gaps and run structured on-the-job training particularly on Revit workflows and drawing quality. Forecast resource requirements against the project pipeline and flag shortfalls to the Technical Office Manager in advance. Conduct performance reviews, support recruitment and technical interviewing, and build a succession bench within the team. Tendering & Pre-Construction Support the estimation and pre-sales teams with architectural take-offs, scope interpretation, tender queries and technical clarifications. Review tender documents for scope gaps, exclusions and risk items, and contribute to the qualifications register submitted with the bid. Propose value-engineering and buildability alternatives with a clear cost and programme rationale. Quality, Compliance & Handover Ensure all deliverables comply with the applicable codes and authority requirements of the project jurisdiction (e.g. SBC, NFPA, ADA/accessibility, civil defence, and healthcare authority requirements such as MOH/CBAHI or JCI where applicable). Implement and audit an internal check-and-review process so that no drawing reaches the consultant without a second set of eyes on it. Oversee the compilation of as-built documentation and O&M-related architectural records for handover.

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited university. Minimum 10 years' experience in architectural production and technical office work within construction or fit-out, of which at least 3 years in a team leader or section head capacity. Minimum 3 years' experience on GCC projects (Saudi Arabia, UAE or Qatar), with working knowledge of the applicable codes and consultant approval cycles. Demonstrable experience producing and checking shop drawings and coordination drawings on live construction projects not design-stage output only. Advanced Revit (Architecture) modelling, families, sheets and documentation. Advanced AutoCAD. Working knowledge of Navisworks for clash detection. Strong command of technical English, both written and spoken; able to draft RFIs, submittals and formal correspondence independently. Proven ability to lead a team under programme pressure and manage multiple concurrent projects. Preferred Experience on healthcare projects (hospitals, clinics, laboratories) and familiarity with medical planning constraints, infection-control finishes and medical gas/equipment coordination. Master's degree in Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline. Egyptian Engineering Syndicate membership and/or Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration. Exposure to interior fit-out, joinery and specialist finishes packages. Familiarity with BIM 360 / Autodesk Construction Cloud, Dynamo, or other automation of drawing production.