Site Architect

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

Job summary

A leading design firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Site Architect to join the site team. The role involves monitoring architectural works, reviewing technical submittals, and ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, over 15 years of experience in the Middle East, with at least 10 years in the UAE, particularly in healthcare projects. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and AUTO CAD are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
• Minimum 15 years of ME experience needed, including 10 years in UAE.
• Ten years of healthcare/hospital experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Monitor architectural works for contract compliance.
• Review and process architectural technical submittals.
• Answer RFIs related to architecture.
• Supervise architectural activities and operations.
• Review contractors' change order proposals.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and consultants.
• Prepare weekly planning and reports.

Skills

Architectural monitoring

Technical reviewing

RFIs answering

Coordination

Claims preparation

Microsoft Office proficiency

AUTO CAD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

15 years of ME experience with 10 years in UAE

10 years of Healthcare/Hospital experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

AUTO CAD

Job description

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 Site Architect to join our dynamic and growing site team in Dubai.

Some of the key job responsibilities of this role entail the following:

• 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 10 years experience in UAE working in international consultant environment.
• Must have at least 10 years of Healthcare/Hospital experience
• 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.