Architect and Production Coordinator

Sharjah Art Foundation; Sharjah; On-site; AED 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural foundation in Sharjah seeks a skilled Architect to oversee various projects including renovations, new builds, and exhibitions. The ideal candidate will have strong architectural expertise, experience with design software, and excellent project management skills. This role involves collaborating with various departments and ensures the high quality of artistic installations and projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience required.
• Professional development and teamwork experience are essential.
• Experience in cultural or community activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaising between consultants and contractors.
• Coordinating project designs and execution.
• Supervising site progress and output quality.

Skills

Architectural Experience

Exhibition design

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Research skills

Technical skills

Trouble-shooting skills

Strong multi-tasking skills

Education

BARCH

MARCH

MSc

Tools

Adobe Indesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

AutoCad

Revit

Rhino

Job description

Reports to: Operations Director

Roles and Responsibilities:

1.Client Representation on Projects:

• Drafting requests for proposals and procuring consultants.
• Supporting appointed consultants for design and execution of projects.
• Attending design meetings and providing input with regards to the foundation’s vision and function.
• Liaising between consultants and contractors.
• Following up projects on site and ensuring best quality output.
• Support in search for materials / suppliers / sub-contractors for the projects.
• Liaising with project manager for time and budget control.
• Coordination with other foundation’s departments for input on building use.

2.Renovations:

• Renovation of heritage houses in coordination with heritage department.
• Drafting drawings.
• Procuring sub-contractors and reviewing material samples.
• Selecting interior furniture and fit out.
• Following up on site progress.

3.New-build Projects:

• New-build projects; from concept design to schematic design
• Full research concerning site and program.
• Design presentations and coordination with foundation departments.
• Preparation of design documents and BIM model.
• Handing over to execution architect.
• Following up on detail design progress and coordination with sub-disciplines such as MEP and structure.
• Following up on tender procedures.
• Following up on site.

4.Smaller Scale Projects:

• Design to full delivery (renovations and extensions or new-build)
• Concept design, schematic design, detailed design.
• Coordination between sub-disciplines.
• Design includes interior design, landscape design, lighting design, AV design
• Preparation of authority submission drawings.
• Review with senior architect for technical issues.
• Preparation of Issue for Construction package.
• Research and selection of materials / suppliers / sub-contractors.
• Site supervision.
• Trouble-shooting on site issues.
• Review and approval of material submittals and shop drawings.
• Review and approval of as-built drawings.

5.Exhibitions

• Coordination with artists and curators for the realisation of exhibitions.
• Coordination with other departments such as curatorial and design.
• Exhibition design and layout
• Detailed drawings for furniture and exhibition elements.
• Shopping for artists’ materials.
• Procuring contractors, suppliers and materials for production.
• Coordinating with the operations teams such as art handlers, shipping, store, AV, lighting.
• Lighting set up.
• Monitoring production budgets and following up on financials.
• Trouble-shooting for quick solutions during installation.
• De-installation

Additional Tasks

• Maintenance and operation of the foundation’s facilities such as up-keep and furnishing.
• Setting up organisational and systematic tools for the facilitation of work within the team and department.
• Working with fellow coordinators to achieve project and exhibition goals.
• Coordinate with other departments such as education, publications, communications etc.
• Research for new innovations and techniques in terms of sustainability and efficiency in both architectural projects and exhibitions.
• Coordination and set-up for events.

Required Qualification, Experience & Skills:

• BARCH with minimum 5 years of experience
• MARCH or MSc preferred
• Architectural Experience, project or practice based architect
• Experience in exhibition design / production
• Software skills Adobe Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCad, Revit, Rhino
• Preferred Languages Arabic and English
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong coordination, organisational and management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong research and design skills
• Strong technical skills and material knowledge
• Hands-on and supervision skills
• Experience and ability to work within a team
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Trouble-shooting skills
• Continuous professional development
• Art / cultural / community related activity is a plus