Senior Site Architect

Stantec; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering firm is seeking a Senior Site Architect to join their team in Dubai. The role involves monitoring architectural works for compliance, reviewing technical submittals, and coordinating activities across disciplines. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and at least 15 years of experience, with significant time spent in the UAE. Strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience, including 6-8 years in UAE.
• Ability to review and comment on documentation.
• Complete project understanding from start to hand-over.

Responsibilities

• Monitor architectural works for contract compliance.
• Review and process architectural technical submittals.
• Coordinate architectural activities and operations.

Skills

Technical knowledge in exterior envelope details

Communication skills

Knowledge of Dubai building codes

Experience with AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

About the job Senior Site Architect (NM)

At Stantec, we approach every project as a partnership, because our work creates a lasting impact on our clients communities. We believe that when smart, passionate, creative people come together, real possibilities are within reach.

The Stantec community unites more than 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. Our people are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. If you want to be a part of our unwavering team and can bring your sense of imagination and determination to every challenge, then this is the right place for you.

Stantec in UAE is currently looking for a Senior Site Architect to join our dynamic and growing site team in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 Architectural PM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Minimum 15 years of ME experience including with 6-8 years experience in UAE working in international consultant environment.
• Strong technical knowledge in exterior envelope details and material interface.
• Good knowledge of Dubai and 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.