BIM Senior Engineer, Design Architectural

Job description / Role

Group overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design and development centers, and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

alfanar building systems
alfanar Construction is classified as a Grade I contractor by the Contractors Classification Committee of the Government of Saudi Arabia. alfanar Building Systems manufactures and markets a variety of building construction products and systems.

The core manufacturing activities of the industries operating under alfanar Building Systems are:

• Real estate development
• Façade cladding, glazing systems and architectural aluminum products
• Precast concrete products and architectural elements

Job purpose

To lead and review the detailed process for architectural shop drawings from start to finish, ensuring that all shop drawings meet client requirements, are safe and functional, overseeing the development of detailed construction plans using the Revit program.

Key accountability areas

• BIM modeling and analysis: Create detailed shop drawings using the Revit program.
• Building code compliance: Ensure that architectural shop drawings comply with relevant building codes and standards.
• Coordination and collaboration: Coordinate with other trades to resolve any conflicts between civil, mechanical, electrical, etc.
• Documentation management: Organize and maintain architectural drawings and documents, including revisions, markups, and as-built drawings.
• Detailing and specification: Develop detailed drawings and specifications for architectural elements, such as doors, windows, finishes, tiles, false ceiling, façade, and materials.
• Presentation and visualization: Prepare presentation materials, renderings, and visualizations to communicate design concepts to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
• Quality assurance and review: Review architectural shop drawings and documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Construction support: Provide support during the construction phase by responding to requests for information (RFIs), clarifying design intent, and reviewing submittals and shop drawings.
• Outsource: Review subcontractors’ shop drawings as well as outsourced shop drawings and coordinate their approval process with the project consultant.

Role accountability

HR proficiency:
Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:
Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
Provide a periodic report detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-solving:
Solve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:
Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products, processes, or related activities.

Business process improvements:
Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:
Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.

Health, safety, and environment:
Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services.

Academic qualification

Bachelor degree in Architectural Engineering

Work experience

10-15 years

Technical / functional competencies

• Design tools
• Troubleshooting
• Compliance
• Reporting

About the Company

alfanar builds efficient energy systems & solutions of the present and sets up infrastructures for a brighter future.

We assist utility sector partners & customers in transforming cities into sustainable, habitable, and inclusive Smart Cities by harnessing renewable energy resources from wind, solar, and waste heat energy. Promoting the transition to a sustainable eco-conscious future.

Using world-class technologies, we develop unrivaled quality electrical solutions & products from our manufacturing facilities, to solve the world’s major energy challenges and make the world a better viable place.

Diligence, Efficiency, and Innovation are the key criteria our teams adopt in order to continuously provide effective solutions. We’re constantly equipping our teams with the tools they need to expand their horizons and reach higher grounds.

Being in an ever-changing environment with a crucial impact on their surroundings, our employees are nurtured to become keen thinkers with highly refined skills and a consistent outlook on the future, working together on finding the next big innovation.