Senior Site Architect

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Abu Dhabi is seeking an accomplished Senior Architect to join our Construction Supervision team, leading the on-site supervision of architectural works for landmark high-rise residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments.

You will coordinate interfaces, ensure design intent, and uphold quality, safety and timely delivery from construction through handover, with a focus on coordination with multidisciplinary teams and local authority requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from a recognized university.
• 12–15 years of professional experience, including at least 8 years in construction supervision of high-rise villa projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supervision of all architectural works on high-rise construction projects, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable codes.
• Manage and coordinate the activities of Architects, Inspectors, and other site supervision personnel to ensure consistent quality and technical compliance.
• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, mock-ups, method statements, RFIs, and architectural design clarifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship, materials, finishes, façade interfaces, waterproofing, roofing, and architectural installations.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving complex architectural and multidisciplinary coordination issues involving structural, MEP, façade, interiors, and specialist contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance, identify quality risks, and recommend corrective actions to quality objectives.
• Review and close out non-conformance reports, site observations, technical queries, and defects.
• Witness inspections, testing, and mock-up approvals for architectural systems and finishes.
• Verify completed architectural works for interim payment applications and provide recommendations to the Resident Engineer.
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations, fire and life safety requirements, accessibility standards, sustainability requirements, and international building codes.
• Lead snagging, practical completion, handover, and defects liability inspections, ensuring all architectural elements are completed to the required standards.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, inspection records, technical reports, and photographic records throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Architectural supervision

Site coordination

Quality assurance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED DUBAI BRANCH
• Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AE - Abu Dhabi, UAE - Site - Interna

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Architect to join our Construction Supervision team, supporting the delivery of landmark high-rise residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will lead the supervision of architectural works on site, ensuring construction is executed in accordance with the approved design intent, contract documents, project specifications, and applicable authority requirements.

The Senior Architect will provide technical leadership to the architectural supervision team, coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, resolve complex site issues, and ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and project delivery from construction through to handover.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supervision of all architectural works on high-rise construction projects, ensuring compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable codes.
• Manage and coordinate the activities of Architects, Inspectors, and other site supervision personnel to ensure consistent quality and technical compliance.
• Review and approve shop drawings, material submittals, mock-ups, method statements, Requests for Information (RFIs), and architectural design clarifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship, materials, finishes, façade interfaces, waterproofing, roofing, and architectural installations.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving complex architectural and multidisciplinary coordination issues involving structural, MEP, façade, interiors, and specialist contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance, identify quality risks, and recommend corrective actions to quality objectives.
• Review and close out non-conformance reports, site observations, technical queries, and defects.
• Witness inspections, testing, and mock-up approvals for architectural systems and finishes.
• Verify completed architectural works for interim payment applications and provide recommendations to the Resident Engineer.
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations, fire and life safety requirements, accessibility standards, sustainability requirements, and international building codes.
• Lead snagging, practical completion, handover, and defects liability inspections, ensuring all architectural elements are completed to the required standards.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, inspection records, technical reports, and photographic records throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from a recognized university.
• Minimum 12–15 years of professional experience, including at least 8 years in construction supervision of high-rise villa projects.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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