Senior Conservation Architect & Project Manager

Senior Conservation Architect & Project Manager

POSITION : Senior Conservation Architect & Project Manager

Location : Rome Headquarters and Abu Dhabi

DURATION : Minimum two years, with potential for permanent employment after a 4-month trial period.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE : Job Description :

Conservation Expert :

• Lead conservation expert and project manager for heritage projects in Abu Dhabi

Project Management :

• Oversee technical and administrative management of assignments, including expert coordination, output revision, and integration
• Monitor budget, resources, and schedules; manage administrative tasks
• Liaise with Contracting Authorities and stakeholders
• Organize field missions and provide support to international experts

Business Development :

• Develop proposals for international tenders (EU, WB, UNESCO, CCG) focusing on cultural heritage conservation, architecture, master planning, and urban planning for international donors, particularly in developing and emerging countries
• Identify and build collaborations with partners and experts, and prepare technical methodologies for tenders

QUALIFICATION : Education :

• Master's Degree in Architecture / Conservation with a specialization in the conservation of cultural heritage.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Conservation Architect, with at least 5 years of international experience
• Proven project management skills, leading teams and client interactions
• Expertise in heritage assessment, master planning, concept and detailed design, preparation of tender documents, and works supervision
• Experience in the Middle East, particularly the Gulf countries, is advantageous
• Excellent report writing and structuring skills
• Eager to work in international contexts, including developing countries, and undertake long and short missions abroad
• Proficient in computer and software use : Windows Office, Primavera, Microsoft Project, 2D / 3D AUTOCAD, Rendering software, Photoshop, etc.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE : Self-motivated, independent, and proactive with a passion for heritage conservation and consulting

• Highly flexible, hard-working, and capable of working under stress
• Excellent time management, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
• Possession of an international driving license and willingness to drive in project countries

WORK LANGUAGE : English and Italian are required. Knowledge of French or Arabic is an asset.

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