Senior Site Architect

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Architect to oversee and monitor architectural works, ensuring compliance with contract documents and quality standards. This role involves coordinating with various disciplines, managing architectural inspectors, and preparing progress reports. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and extensive experience in the Middle East, particularly within UAE-based consultancy environments. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of innovative architectural projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in architectural roles, with 8 years in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of exterior envelope details and material interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Oversee architectural works to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Coordinate and supervise all architectural activities and operations.
• Review and process architectural technical submittals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical documentation review

Project specifications understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and monitor architectural works to ensure conformance with contract documents and the procedures manual.
2. Review and process all architectural technical submittals.
3. Address RFIs related to architectural aspects.
4. Coordinate and supervise all architectural activities and operations.
5. Review contractors architectural change order proposals and provide recommendations to the PM.
6. Lead the coordination process with other disciplines.
7. Liaise and coordinate with necessary subconsultants.
8. Review contractor claims related to architectural works and prepare recommendations for claims to the PM.
9. Review contractors project record documents relevant to architectural works.
10. Manage architectural inspectors to ensure compliance with quality standards.
11. Assist in the inspection of completed works and monitor the startup testing commissioning and handover of architectural works.
12. Sign off on completed architectural works ensuring all documentation is complete.
13. Prepare weekly planning reports and progress reports.
14. Perform any other duties as assigned by the PM.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the Middle East with 8 years working in UAE or Middle East based international consultancy environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of exterior envelope details and material interfaces.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Ability to review and provide feedback on technical documentation effectively.
• Strong understanding of project specifications and authority requirements.
• Complete project understanding in the architectural discipline from inception to handover.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Fulltime