Key Responsibilities
• Serve as NAE s primary on-site architectural representative for new build and refurbishment projects.
• Oversee all stages of design, from concept through to shop drawings and as-builts.
• Monitor contractor performance on-site, ensuring compliance with architectural specifications, project timelines, quality standards, and ES&H (Environment, Safety & Health) plans.
• Liaise with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to manage dependencies and resolve architectural issues effectively.
• Lead site inspections, ensuring installation aligns with drawings and technical documents.
• Review contractor submittals, including technical queries, prequalification packages, material submittals, and as-built documentation.
• Track and verify documentation workflows and maintain key project trackers (e.g. design registers, drawing logs, submittal status).
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance, ensuring works align with Dubai and/or Abu Dhabi authority requirements.
• Contribute to project close-out processes, including final inspections, snagging, and T&C (Testing & Commissioning) oversight.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
• Bachelor s degree in Architecture; professional certification preferred.
• 8 10 years of site-based architectural experience on medium to large-scale projects in the UAE.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an architectural design office (UAE-based).
• Strong background in turnkey building projects, especially in social infrastructure (schools, healthcare, hospitality, etc.).
• Proven track record in managing contractors, interface coordination, and compliance with QA/QC protocols.
• Hands-on experience with ID and fit-out works in both new builds and refurbishments.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Adobe Suite, and other design and planning tools.
Desirable:
• Experience with K 12 school design and delivery.
• Familiarity with UAE building codes and authority approval processes.
• Knowledge of T&C, handover, and project close-out procedures.
• Valid UAE driving license.
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