Sustainable Architecture Project Lead

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Dubai

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AED 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

SOM is seeking an experienced Architect to lead the Architectural Project Team, ensuring design integrity, technical quality, and financial success. You will collaborate with SOM Partners, prepare client agreements, and guide teams to meet budget and schedule while pursuing sustainable design goals.

Ideal candidates bring a professional degree in Architecture, six years of experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

Professional degree in Architecture.
Licensure process close to completion; LEED accreditation preferred.
Minimum 6 years of experience or equivalent skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and manage schedule, budget and program.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of sustainable strategies and LEED or similar systems.
Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, parametric and rendering software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Smartsheets, Adobe Suite and Google Workspace.
Familiarity with Deltek Vision, Salesforce.

Responsibilities

Leads the Architectural Project Team through collaboration with SOM Partners to achieve design, technical and financial success.
Prepares quality client agreements and executes service agreements with authorization by phase.
Manages compliance plans for budget, deliverables and schedule with senior team.
Chairs weekly meetings, tracks variances and project progress.
Administers internal controls with Project Accountant including billing and year-end activities.
Participates in project design discussions and decision making.
Maintains owner/client relationships to enable effective collaboration.
Supports new business efforts and marketing responses.
Monitors project schedule and financial performance.
Maintains contract documentation and identifies additional services.