Senior Interior Architect — On-Site UAE Project Lead

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Architect - Interior Design with extensive site supervision experience to join our Abu Dhabi team. You will oversee interior design projects from concept through construction, ensuring quality, timelines, and compliance with UAE building codes.

Strong leadership and coordination with cross-functional teams are essential. Lead design and construction teams on-site, review documentation, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain rigorous records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of interior design/architecture experience.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on site supervision and project management experience.
• Fluency in Spanish (spoken and written) is required/preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD and 3D visualization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise interior design projects on-site, ensuring quality and conformance to specifications.
• Lead and mentor design and construction teams, fostering collaboration.
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits to verify compliance with design documentation and UAE building codes.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and consultants to resolve design challenges and ensure seamless execution.
• Prepare and review detailed design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and material schedules.
• Manage project budgets and timelines, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions.
• Communicate project progress, updates, and concerns to stakeholders and senior management.
• Customize design solutions to meet client requirements while maintaining architectural integrity.
• Oversee procurement of materials and finishes, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Document project milestones and maintain comprehensive project records.

Skills

CAD software

3D visualization

Project leadership

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

3ds Max

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Architect - Interior Design with extensive site supervision experience to join our Abu Dhabi team. You will oversee interior design projects from concept through construction, ensuring quality, timelines, and compliance with UAE building codes.

Strong leadership and coordination with cross-functional teams are essential. Lead design and construction teams on-site, review documentation, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain rigorous records.