SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT Job Hiring in Maldives for Riyan Private Limited

Career Opportunity in Maldives!

Job Vacancy: SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT
Employer / Company: Riyan Private Limited
DMW Registration / Accreditation No.: 202410328402
Job Location: Maldives

Riyan Private Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Project Architect to lead the planning, design, coordination, and execution of hotel and resort construction projects in the Maldives. The successful candidate will oversee architectural works from concept development through project completion, ensuring that projects meet approved design requirements, quality standards, applicable regulations, budget targets, and project schedules.

SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Bachelor’s / College Degree in Architecture, Urban Studies, or a similar field.
• Male applicants are preferred for this role.
• Strong experience in architectural planning, design development, coordination, and construction documentation.
• Experience with hotel, resort, hospitality, or similar large-scale construction projects is highly advantageous.
• Good knowledge of architectural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, material submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Knowledge of building codes, local regulations, fire and life safety requirements, accessibility standards, and hospitality design standards.
• Strong project coordination, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with structural, civil, MEPF, landscape, interior design, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to architectural quality and design standards.
• Ability to conduct site inspections and monitor construction works against approved plans.
• Ability to manage multiple architectural deliverables, deadlines, and project requirements.
• Capable of working effectively in a fast-paced construction and project environment.
• Willing to work in the Maldives and coordinate with international project teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architectural planning, design, and development of hotel and resort projects from concept development through completion.
• Prepare, review, coordinate, and update architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Coordinate architectural works with structural, civil, MEPF, landscape, and interior design consultants.
• Ensure architectural designs comply with the National Building Code, local regulations, fire and life safety codes, accessibility requirements, and applicable hospitality design standards.
• Manage architectural design schedules, deliverables, project timelines, and assigned architectural budgets.
• Monitor design progress and ensure required architectural documents are completed and submitted on schedule.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor construction activities and verify compliance with approved architectural plans and specifications.
• Review construction workmanship and identify architectural issues that may affect quality, functionality, or design intent.
• Review and evaluate shop drawings, material submittals, technical documents, RFIs, and change orders.
• Coordinate responses to technical queries and design-related issues raised during construction.
• Oversee project documentation, permitting requirements, and regulatory approval processes.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, project managers, clients, and other stakeholders to resolve design and construction issues.
• Participate in client presentations, design reviews, project meetings, coordination meetings, and progress discussions.
• Provide architectural input during value engineering exercises while protecting the project’s design intent and required quality standards.
• Monitor design changes, variations, and revisions and ensure that all affected drawings and documents are properly updated.
• Review materials, finishes, and architectural details to ensure consistency with approved design standards.
• Assist in identifying potential project risks and recommend appropriate architectural or design solutions.
• Ensure architectural works are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
• Monitor project progress and support efforts to complete projects on schedule and within approved budgets.
• Maintain accurate architectural records, drawings, reports, correspondence, and project documentation.
• Ensure the final completed works reflect the approved architectural design intent and required hospitality standards.
• Perform other architectural and project-related duties assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Updated resume with job description
• Employment certificate
• Diploma/TOR
• Valid passport (not less than a year before expiry)
• Valid NBI clearance (not less than 6 months before expiry)
• 2 x 2 recent picture (at least 2 pcs)

If you are passionate about your work and ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you!

Visit our office for an initial interview:
Sanguine Global Staff Resources Corp.
📍Unit 24, Parc House Bldg., 227 EDSA Greenhills Brgy. Wack Wack, Mandaluyong City

Employer Overview:

Riyan Pvt. Ltd. is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firm based in the Maldives. Riyan was formed on 24th of July 1997 by a group of young graduates with a passion to create a multi-disciplinary design service combined with effective project management solutions.

Over the past two decades, we have reached many heights, expanding our capacity in terms of our services portfolio and human resources. As we expanded and diversified, we welcomed new people and ideas into our circle and thus started a unique process of service and growth. This process of mutual learning from colleagues and clients have contributed to our development as a leading consultancy firm in the Maldives.

Our affiliations and partnerships with international firms and consultants give us an inevitable edge to provide consultancy services to a broad range of projects. These include projects funded by the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, Islamic Development Bank, and various UN and other international agencies.

We have developed a highly competent pool of expertise with a deep local knowledge base. Individually, all the key members of the firm have been engaged in the built environment industry of the Maldives, gaining invaluable experience working in both the public and the private sector at a proficient level. Our services have expanded extensively into other areas such as socioeconomic research and planning.

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