Company Overview:
Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.
Our Vision and Values:
The Architectural Draftsman will be responsible for preparing, developing, and coordinating architectural drawings and 3D models using Autodesk Revit to support PMC and design project activities. The role requires advanced hands-on expertise in Revit, architectural detailing, BIM coordination, and design documentation within engineering consultancy environments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and develop detailed architectural drawings, 3D models, plans, elevations, sections, and construction details using Autodesk Revit.
- Develop, modify, and maintain Revit architectural models, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project design requirements.
- Prepare complete architectural drawing packages using Revit, including detailed design and construction documentation.
- Create and manage Revit families, templates, schedules, views, sheets, and model parameters.
- Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams to ensure design consistency and resolve coordination issues.
- Participate in BIM coordination and clash detection, identifying and resolving conflicts between architectural and other discipline models.
- Review and update architectural drawings and Revit models based on design modifications, technical comments, and project requirements.
- Review contractor shop drawings, BIM models, and as-built drawings for compliance with approved designs and project specifications.
- Ensure architectural models and drawings comply with Saudi Building Code (SBC), BIM standards, and project requirements.
- Maintain accurate drawing revisions, model updates, and technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications:
- Saudi nationality is mandatory.
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field.
- Minimum 9 years of experience in architectural drafting and design, preferably within PMC and engineering consultancy environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Revit is mandatory, with extensive hands-on experience in architectural modeling, detailing, and documentation.
- Proven experience in developing complete architectural drawing packages and 3D models using Revit.
- Strong knowledge of Revit families, schedules, worksharing, BIM coordination, and multidisciplinary modeling.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, with Revit as the primary drafting and modeling software.
- Familiarity with Navisworks and BIM coordination tools is preferred.
- Good understanding of Saudi Building Code (SBC), architectural design standards, and construction documentation.
- Candidates with AutoCAD experience only, without advanced Revit proficiency, will not be considered.
