# Principal Architect (Contractual)

> Pakistan Single Window · Karachi, Pakistan · Contract · Posted 2026-05-13

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Facilitation Management

## Description

**Interior Fit-Out & Renovation Planning**

-   Assess existing premises and develop renovation and fit-out strategies.
-   Reconfigure internal spaces into functional office areas and accommodations.
-   Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and statutory requirements.

**Design Development & Visualization**

-   Prepare detailed **architectural, interior, and layout designs**.
-   Provide **2D, 3D, and CAD-based designs** with multiple iterations.
-   Develop and submit **final design in 3D video walkthrough format and PDF presentation**.
-   Submit all deliverables in **PDF and editable source files**.
-   Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and execution ready.

**Furniture, Accommodation & Landscape Design**

-   Develop furniture layouts for office and residential/accommodation spaces.
-   Design garden/landscape areas, ensuring usability and aesthetic integration.
-   Maintain a cohesive design approach across all indoor and outdoor spaces.

**Technical Documentation & BOQs**

-   Prepare **detailed specifications and BOQs** with cost estimates covering:

1.  Furniture
2.  Interior fit-out works (Civil & MEP)
3.  Firefighting systems
4.  IT & networking infrastructure
5.  Landscape works

-   Ensure documentation aligns with project scope, execution needs, and procurement standards.

**Execution Support**

-   Provide ongoing support during procurement and implementation phases.
-   Assist in vendor evaluation, technical comparisons, and bid analysis.
-   Ensure all works are executed as per approved designs and specifications.

**Site Supervision & Engineering Coordination**

-   Conduct regular site visits and supervise works in line with contract standards (e.g., FIDIC principles).
-   Review and approve drawings, materials, and samples.
-   Monitor quality, timelines, and progress of work.
-   Verify measurements, contractor bills, and invoices.
-   Perform rate analysis and cost benchmarking.
-   Review and ensure accuracy of current and as-built drawings for MEP and HVAC systems.

**Reporting & Project Close-Out**

-   Submit weekly progress reports.
-   Review and verify as-built drawings and layouts.
-   Ensure submission of complete project documentation, including 2D networking diagrams and MEP/HVAC as-built records.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or relevant field.
-   Minimum 8–12 years of experience, specifically in interior fit-out and renovation projects.
-   Experience in office spaces, accommodation planning, and landscape design.
-   Strong knowledge of MEP and HVAC systems with ability to interpret and verify as-built drawings.
-   Proficiency in AutoCAD, 3D visualization tools, and design software.
-   Strong experience in BOQs, cost estimation, and site supervision.
-   Sound knowledge of Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Rules and public sector procurement processes.
-   Familiarity with international contract standards (e.g., FIDIC) is an advantage.

## Apply

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