Site Architect: High‑Rise Construction & QA Lead

LACASA Architects and Engineering Consultants; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

LACASA Architects and Engineering Consultants is seeking a Site Project Architect to oversee construction from finishes through handover at site projects in the UAE. The role requires supervising finishing works, coordinating with contractors, reviewing drawings, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years of site project experience in consultancy or main contractor environments, and a valid UAE driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture
• Minimum of 5 years experience as Site Project Architect in residential/commercial/hospitality/mixed-use
• Valid UAE Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Oversee project construction from finishes stage to completion.
• Supervision and quality control of contractor construction of finishing works as per drawings/specifications.
• Attend site meetings and coordinate with main/sub contractors; ensure information flow to site.
• Conduct weekly site visits and issue site visit observations.
• On-site quality monitoring and defect snagging inspections.
• Review IFC drawings before issuing to site.
• Manage submittals for all disciplines and track within contract timelines.
• Register changes at site and flag cost/time implications.
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations and approvals.
• Coordinate CAD drawings, renderings, layouts and construction documents; resolve clashes.
• Provide technical guidance to Architectural staff.
• Develop and maintain action lists for all projects; distribute for follow-up.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Site supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Job description

LACASA Architects and Engineering Consultants is seeking a Site Project Architect to oversee construction from finishes through handover at site projects in the UAE. The role requires supervising finishing works, coordinating with contractors, reviewing drawings, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years of site project experience in consultancy or main contractor environments, and a valid UAE driver's license.