Design Architect Manager – Technical Office

The Role
The Design Architect Manager – Technical Office is responsible for managing all architectural design-related activities at site, ensuring coordination between the Design Consultant, Engineering disciplines, and Construction teams. The role ensures that approved designs are technically compliant, constructible, cost-effective, and aligned with project specifications, authority regulations, and execution timelines. Key Responsibilities Design Management & Coordination • Act as the primary architectural interface between the site team and external Design Consultants. • Review architectural drawings, specifications, and design submissions for compliance, constructability, and coordination with structural, MEP, and civil works. • Manage design clarifications, RFIs, and technical queries related to architectural works. • Ensure timely issuance of IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings to site. Technical Office Functions • Lead the Architectural Technical Office team at site. • Review and validate shop drawings, material submittals, mock-ups, and samples in line with approved design and project standards. • Support value engineering proposals without compromising design intent, quality, or statutory requirements. • Maintain proper tracking and documentation of all architectural submissions and approvals. Authority & Compliance • Ensure architectural designs comply with local authority regulations, building codes, fire & life safety requirements, and project specifications. • Coordinate authority submissions, comments resolution, and approvals in collaboration with consultants. Site Support & Execution • Provide continuous technical support to the construction team during execution of architectural works. • Resolve site design issues, discrepancies, and clashes promptly to avoid delays. • Conduct regular site inspections to ensure works are executed as per approved drawings and quality standards. Planning, Cost & Interface Management • Coordinate with Planning, Contracts, and Commercial teams on design-related impacts on schedule and cost. • Assist in variation assessments and design-related claims support, when required. • Ensure alignment between architectural design intent and procurement strategy. Reporting & Leadership • Report design progress, risks, and constraints to the Project Manager and Head Office Design Team. • Mentor junior architects and technical office engineers at site.

Requirements
Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Architecture. • Minimum 12–18 years of experience in large-scale civil building projects (commercial, hospital, residential, mixed-use, or hospitality). • At least 5–7 years in a Design Manager / Senior Technical Office role with a main contractor. • Strong experience coordinating with international and local design consultants. • GCC experience preferred. Technical Skills • Strong knowledge of building construction methods and materials. • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit (preferred), BIM coordination, and MS Office. • Sound understanding of local authority approval processes and building regulations. • Ability to interpret contracts, specifications, and design standards. Behavioral & Leadership Competencies • Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills. • Excellent communication and technical reporting ability. • Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail. • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple design interfaces. Reporting To • Project Manager / Project Director • Functional coordination with Head Office Design Department

About the company
Sembol Inşaat Company, which is well-known in Turkey and abroad by its unique construction facilities and breath-taking projects, is a company, which left a mark in Turkey and abroad historically and conducted activities in different places of the world, erected significant creation of architectural art, carried out complex and challenging projects within allocated budget and time limits.