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Site Manager (Architect) - Alqassim or Aljouf, KSA (MNC)

Our client an European multinational Engineering & Construction consultancy (PMC) working on projects across Saudi Arabiais looking to hire a Site manager Architect, based in Alqassim or Aljouf, KSA.

Salary – SAR 15,000 – SAR 17,000

Reporting: Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Liaises with stakeholders and operators, leads various disciplines for coordination; maintains project communications by managing accurate and timely information transmission,
• Ensures that the main contractor and nominated contractor(s) coordinate with all concerned authorities’ departments and ensure that statuary requirements are adequately and satisfactorily incorporated, NOC’s / permits / design approvals are available on site for construction,
• Provides technical inputs and experience proactively to identify and resolve design and engineering related subjects, implements preventive and corrective actions to minimize costs, maximize efficiency,
• Conducts technical evaluation reviews for material samples to ensure that the new facilities are built to operate reliably, and their asset health and performance can be managed efficiently and cost-effectively,
• Monitors site activities by conducting daily site visits and managing inspection teams; maintains conformity of site installations to design intends, contracts, QA/QC procedures, and regulations,

Qualifications required

• Arch. or B.Sc. in architecture, with minimum of 12-15 years post graduate experience,
• Minimum of 5 years site supervision experience in the delivery of complex high-profile projects within an international design consultancy,
• Wide experience in Local / International Building Codes and regulations, British / American Standards (ASTM, BS, EN, etc.), Sustainable Design Principles (Esti Dama, Green Building, LEED),
• Good working knowledge of materials, suppliers, and construction practices in KSA,
• Excellent problem solving and time management capability,
• Ability to make critical decisions (In coordination with Resident Engineer /Relevant disciplines),
• Ability to manage and coordinate team members, various disciplines involved in the design, authorities, and stakeholders,
• Commercial awareness and contractual knowledge with and extend of the maximum possible effort to avoid contractor(s) claims for cost and/or delay.

Qualities and Skills required

• A pro-active and ambitious personality, with capability of achieving best results,
• Communicates with clarity, purpose, and accuracy,
• Understands teamwork concept, contributes to the organization by aiming positive change and continual improvement,
• Strong eye for detail coupled with a methodical and organized approach,
• Understands the concept of multi-disciplinary (Architecture, Structural, Infrastructure, MEP etc).
• Society of Engineers/Architectural membership, International Accreditation (RIBA, AIA or equivalent), Sustainability Certification (LEED, PQP or equivalent), Project Management certification (PMP, IPMA, PMI or equivalent) are preferable.

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