IMAR Lebanon is seeking an experienced Lead Architect – Technical & Design to lead architectural design development and technical coordination across its projects.
The successful candidate will combine strong architectural judgment with practical construction knowledge, ensuring that design intent is translated into coordinated, accurate and buildable documentation. The role requires a hands-on professional who can lead the architectural team, resolve technical challenges and manage deliverables in close coordination with project management, consultants and site teams.
Key Responsibilities
Architectural Design and Development
- Lead architectural design development, translating project briefs and approved concepts into detailed design solutions and construction documentation.
- Review layouts, space planning, elevations, sections, material selections and architectural details for functionality, quality and consistency with project requirements.
- Maintain design intent throughout technical development, procurement and construction.
- Assess proposed design changes and develop alternatives that address technical requirements, cost, programme and quality.
- Ensure architectural solutions respond to the project brief, site conditions, applicable regulations and relevant design standards.
Technical Documentation and Coordination
- Lead the preparation and review of architectural drawings, shop drawings, details, schedules, specifications and technical submissions.
- Verify the completeness, accuracy and coordination of architectural packages before submission or issue for construction.
- Coordinate architectural interfaces with structural, civil, MEP, façade, interior design and other specialist disciplines.
- Identify discrepancies, clashes, missing information and constructability issues; coordinate their resolution before they affect site execution.
- Manage architectural requests for information, technical queries and consultant comments, ensuring timely responses and documented closure.
- Review materials, samples, mock-ups and specialist submissions for compliance with approved designs and specifications.
- Ensure drawing revisions and design changes are controlled, communicated and reflected in the latest project documentation.
Project Delivery and Construction Support
- Plan architectural deliverables and submission schedules in coordination with the overall project programme.
- Monitor progress, identify constraints and take action to prevent delays in design approvals, procurement and construction.
- Provide technical guidance to site teams and resolve architectural issues arising during execution.
- Participate in coordination meetings, site visits and inspections to verify implementation of approved details and support resolution of site conditions.
- Coordinate with procurement and cost control teams on material selection, technical comparisons, substitutions and value engineering.
- Assess the architectural implications of proposed variations and provide technical input to support commercial evaluation.
- Oversee the preparation and review of architectural as-built drawings and relevant handover documentation.
Team Leadership and Quality Control
- Allocate work according to project priorities, team capacity and submission deadlines.
- Supervise architects, technical coordinators, BIM professionals and draftspersons assigned to the architectural scope.
- Review team outputs, provide clear technical direction and ensure comments are incorporated before documents are issued.
- Mentor team members and strengthen their design development, detailing and coordination capabilities.
- Establish consistent drawing standards, review checklists and quality control practices.
- Maintain organized project records and ensure current drawings, submissions and supporting documents are accessible through the company’s designated systems.
- Report progress, outstanding decisions, technical risks and resource requirements to management.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from a recognized university.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in architectural design development, technical coordination and construction documentation, including at least 3 years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Demonstrated experience with a contractor, design-and-build organization or architectural consultancy, supported by practical exposure to construction delivery.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating developed design solutions, technical detailing and coordinated construction documentation.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing several deliverables or projects simultaneously.
- Sound knowledge of construction methods, materials, architectural finishes and building systems.
- Working knowledge of applicable building regulations, accessibility requirements and fire and life safety principles.
- Experience reviewing shop drawings, material submissions, RFIs and construction-stage design changes.
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
- Practical knowledge of BIM coordination, model reviews and multidisciplinary clash resolution.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with Navisworks and project document management platforms is an advantage.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic; French is an advantage.
Professional Competencies
- Strong design judgment supported by practical technical expertise.
- Ability to make clear decisions and resolve complex coordination issues.
- Effective team leadership, delegation and performance follow-up.
- Attention to detail and accountability for the quality of issued work.
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and maintain delivery under pressure.
- Professional communication and a collaborative approach with colleagues, consultants, suppliers and site teams.
