Senior Architect

Stantec; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational architecture firm in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced architectural professional to monitor and manage architectural works, ensuring compliance with contract documents. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in architecture and at least 15 years of relevant experience, including 6-8 years in the UAE. Strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will lead coordination across disciplines and contribute significantly to healthcare project delivery.

Qualifications

• 15 years of Middle East experience, with 6-8 years in the UAE.
• Preferred experience in healthcare facility projects.
• Ability to review documentation effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor architectural works for compliance with contract documents.
• Review and process architectural technical submittals.
• Coordinate with disciplines and medical equipment suppliers.
• Manage architectural inspectors and analyze testing reports.

Skills

Technical knowledge in exterior envelope details

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

AUTO CAD knowledge

Understanding of UAE building codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Job description

• Hands on in monitoring the architectural works for conformance with the provisions of the contract documents and the procedures manual.
• Reviewing, and processing all architectural technical submittals.
• Coordinate process with other disciplines for all clinical spaces, especially the coordination with medical equipment suppliers.
• Answering RFIs related to architecture.
  
• Coordinating and supervising the work of all architectural activities and operations.
• Reviewing contractors architectural change order proposals and preparing recommendations to Architectural PM.
• Lead the coordination process with other disciplines. · Liaison and coordinate with the necessary sub consultants.
• Reviewing contractors' claims related to architectural works and preparing recommendations for claims to Architectural PM.
• Reviewing the contractors project record documents relevant to their discipline.
• Managing the architectural inspectors.
• Analyzing laboratory and testing reports.
• Assisting with the inspection of completed works and monitoring the start-up, testing, commissioning and handover of the architectural works.
• Signing off on completed architectural works with completed documentation.
• Prepare weekly planning and weekly report.
  Perform all other duties given by the RE/PM.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture.
• 15 years of ME experience including with 6-8 years in UAE working in international consultant environment.
• Healthcare facility project delivery/construction experience would be preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge in exterior envelope details and material interface.
• Good knowledge of the UAE building codes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office business solution (Excel, Word).
• Ability to review and comment properly on necessary documentation.
  Knowledge / experience in AUTO CAD.
• Excellent understanding of specifications and Authority requirements.
  Complete project understanding in given discipline, from start to hand-over.