Dubai Senior Site Architect — Construction Oversight

Khatib & Alami; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami is seeking a Senior Site Architect for the Dubai Buildings Project. You will act as the main technical adviser on a construction site, monitor progress, review submittals, RFIs and shop drawings, and ensure conformity with K&A specifications and QC procedures.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering or supervision, Arabic and English proficiency, and strong leadership and communication skills. Dubai site-based position with exposure to international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture Engineering.
• Chartered Professional Engineering certification or equivalent.
• Knowledge of construction supervision services.
• Understanding of international engineering standards and codes.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good planning and organization skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Strong time management skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with managing client relations and expectations.
• Support Project Managers with responding to client clarifications on technical and contractual issues.
• Support Project Managers with organizing inspections by third parties.
• Ensure client satisfaction with construction supervision services.
• Follow up with the Contractor to receive all contract documents prior to construction commencement.
• Review the documents with the Contractor and forward any RFIs to the Associate Project Manager.
• Attend internal and external project kick-off meetings with clients and contractors.
• Prepare the breakdown of all items on the BOQ, considering materials cost, labor cost, testing/commissioning, overhead and profit.
• Follow up with the Contractor for copies of all documents that have been approved by the authorities.
• Review material submittals and verify that they comply with K&A standards, specifications and local rules, codes and regulations.
• Review all shop drawings submitted by the contractor and ensure details are included; forward approval to Contractor.
• Conduct a site inspection to ensure works are carried out as per approved shop drawings and K&A standards.
• Prepare regular progress reports for review by the Associate Project Manager.
• Supervise the filing and archiving of supervision files.
• Assist the Associate Project Manager in reviewing monthly contractor payments and forward to Senior Project Site Engineer for approval.
• Implement corporate policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Arabic & English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineering certification

Job description

Khatib & Alami is seeking a Senior Site Architect for the Dubai Buildings Project. You will act as the main technical adviser on a construction site, monitor progress, review submittals, RFIs and shop drawings, and ensure conformity with K&A specifications and QC procedures.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering or supervision, Arabic and English proficiency, and strong leadership and communication skills. Dubai site-based position with exposure to international standards.