Site Architect

U+A; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier architectural firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Site Architect to ensure architectural integrity and compliance across multiple projects. Responsibilities include conducting thorough reviews of construction submissions, providing expert mentorship, and leading coordination efforts among various disciplines. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of consultancy experience and proven proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of consultancy experience in architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of finishing tasks like painting, tiling, and woodworking.
• Proven track record in architectural project management.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews and monitoring of architectural submissions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Coordinate between various disciplines involved in the project.
• Implement and oversee the assurance system.

Skills

Consultancy experience

Knowledge of finishing tasks

AutoCAD proficiency

Excel proficiency

Scheduling software knowledge

Architectural project management

Resource management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Site Architect

The Site Architect role is a critical position responsible for ensuring the highest standards of architectural integrity and project compliance. The successful candidate will be entrusted with the following key responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough reviews and rigorous monitoring of construction‑related architectural submissions, with a primary focus on ensuring strict adherence to project specifications.
• Provide authoritative leadership and expert mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of excellence and professional development.
• Orchestrate seamless coordination between various disciplines involved in the project, ensuring cohesive integration of all architectural elements.
• Implement and oversee the Assurance system with utmost diligence, in strict accordance with project requirements and industry best practices.
• Review of current IFC package.
• Carry out QA / QC for the current status of drawings in conjunction to the Architectural specification and highlight and list out any shortcoming, discrepancies, scope gaps etc., for the Architectural Package.
• Review the Architectural plans, elevations, sectional drawings, details etc., and ensure its completeness / compliance as per project requirements.
• Review and advise on all the interfacing details and ensure that it is provided in conjunction to Façade, landscape, ID, external areas etc.,
• Ensure that all standard details are provided and advise for any additional details for the better understanding and constructability.
• Review and ensure that all Front of House areas, Common areas, Back of House areas, Service rooms, etc., details (floor finish, wall finish, ceiling details, etc.,) are provided and in compliance to the project requirements. Advise and highlight for any additional information, detail or discrepancy and ensure its compliance.
• Review and advise on the specific details of handrails, corridors, staircase, fire escape routes, etc., and carry out study for the constructability / buildability / practicality on the Architectural aspects of the project in compliance to Statutory Authority requirements / regulations.
• Review and advise on the Lifts and VT details and compliances with interfacing study from ID finishes and coordination perspective.
• Review and advise on the soft and hard landscape, swimming pools and related architectural / ID details and coordination as per project requirements.
• Review and advise on the Architectural package in coordination to the MEP services and its final fix.
• Review and advise on the Acoustic and lighting specialist requirements / compliances of the project.
• Review and advise on the finish / requirements of all external Architectural fixtures in conjunction to the specification of the project.
• Review and advise on the Parking strategy, coordination with MEP services and compliance of Statutory Authority requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10years of Consultancy experience
• Comprehensive and in‑depth knowledge of all finishing tasks, including but not limited to painting, tiling, gypsum board installation, aluminium works, and woodworking
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and Excel, with the ability to utilize these tools at an expert level
• Thorough understanding and practical experience with scheduling software
• Proven track record in architectural project management, with a focus on finishing tasks and quality control
• Demonstrated history of successful project scheduling and resource management using industry‑standard software
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of architectural integrity
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders