Architectural Project Manager

The Role
Our International Design Consultancy client has a new requirement for a well experienced Architectural Project Manager to join their team in Dubai to work on a high profile hospitality and resort projects. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Architectural Project Manager on high profile hospitality and resort projects in the UAE and beyond. Candidates must have worked for a recognised architectural or design consultancy previously This role is available for immediate joining and is an initial 6 Month Contract position as an outsource employed by J10 Consulting. Responsibilities • Develop comprehensive project work plans and schedules while ensuring adherence to contractual durations in collaboration with the Project Director. • Manage project scope and deliverables from concept design through construction documentation and administration. • Monitor project progress against the budget, making adjustments to maintain alignment with goals. • Manage Resource Planning, optimizing team allocations for efficient project delivery • Facilitate the integration of multidisciplinary design inputs, ensuring coordinated and conflict-free project documentation. • Drive project setup and closeout procedures, including documentation handover, lessons learned reviews, and performance evaluations. • Adopt an understanding of (not limited to) complex drawings, technical details, specifications, and design principles. • Experienced in Design and Technical Design Management, ensuring seamless coordination between all disciplines and deliver a consistent package at every milestone of the project. • Oversee development of architectural drawings and specifications, ensuring quality, accuracy, and code compliance. • Provide guidance on design detailing, constructability, and material selection. • Collaborate with engineering disciplines and specialty consultants to ensure coordinated, integrated design solutions. • Ensure compliance with applicable (not limited to) local and international building codes, zoning regulations, ADA guidelines, sustainability and wellness requirements • A design savant with a deep understanding of architectural principles

Requirements
Project Manager Experience: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution. • Licensed Architect (or in progress) strongly preferred. • A highly experienced professional with 11-15 years experience, and a strong track record of managing international architectural projects • Knowledge of delivering hospitality (specifically), residential and commercial is a plus. • Project Management Professional or equivalent certification is a plus. • Proficient in (not limited to) - Adobe Creative Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat ), Artificial Intelligence tools • Proficient in (not limited to) scheduling software - Primavera P6 (or the latest version), MS projects • Proficient in (not limited to) documentation Software – Aconex, SharePoint OneDrive • Proficient in (not limited to) documentation and review Software – Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam • Thrive working in a fast-paced, collaborative design studio environment. • Occasional travel for client meetings, site visits, and team coordination as needed.

About the company
J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East. We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.