About the Role

DSA Architects International is seeking an experienced Interior Design Inspector to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience. The Inspector will serve as the Lead Consultant’s representative for all interior works, operating under the direction of the Senior ID Site Architect and DSA Project Lead. The primary objective is to monitor, inspect, and report on the coordination and execution of interior finishes and fit-out, ensuring strict compliance with approved design intent, project specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all inspection activities for interior design works, adhering to the construction contract, project specifications, and DSA’s QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinate closely with the Senior ID Site Architect and other sub-consultant staff for joint inspections and related tasks.
• Guide and support the inspection team in daily deliverables, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
• Review and approve contractor documentation, including QA/QC manuals, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and method statements for all interior design works.
• Establish interior design inspection criteria and quality benchmarks using approved specifications, drawings, sample panels, and mock-ups.
• Attend and lead interior design inspections for works in progress, materials, and mock-ups in line with approved QA/QC plans.
• Conduct and document off-site and factory inspections as required.

Pre-Construction and Contractual Oversight

The Interior Design Inspector will play a crucial role in pre-construction phases and ensuring contractual adherence. This involves verifying contractor set-out and datum points, reviewing site condition and existing services surveys, and coordinating with the contractor’s Health & Safety plan. The role also requires familiarization with the works contract, staffing organization charts, communication lines, reporting structures, and project procedures for quality control and supervision.

Site Coordination and Document Control

• Utilize contract-specified document control systems such as Aconex, SNAGR, and FORPROJECTS to manage and track drawings, documents, and correspondence.
• Maintain a complete and current set of interior design site documentation, including drawings, specifications, schedules, and progress updates.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and sub-consultants to resolve interior design-related site issues promptly.
• Receive, review, and respond to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, material approvals, and shop drawings within agreed timelines.
• Issue and manage Consultant Site Observations (CSOs) and Non-Conformance Notices (NCNs), ensuring timely close-out.

Reporting and Project Close-Out

• Maintain a daily diary detailing weather conditions, inspections, non-conformances, contractor resources, key events, and new activities.
• Prepare and maintain inspection logs, snagging/de-snagging schedules, status reports, and photographic progress records.
• Assist with final inspections, snagging, and de-snagging to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Review and comment on as-built drawings, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and taking-over certificate documentation.
• Support the contractor in securing all local authority sign-offs related to interior design.

Required Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities for report preparation, conveying technical requirements, and engaging with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work cohesively within multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a cooperative work environment.
• Capability to perform effectively under tight deadlines and challenging site conditions, prioritizing tasks without compromising quality.
• A meticulous approach to inspecting finishes, reviewing documentation, and ensuring alignment with design intent and specifications.
• Skilled in planning, scheduling, and organizing inspection activities to align with construction programs.
• Competence in tracking site progress against milestones, identifying potential delays, and producing accurate, timely progress reports.