Senior Project Architect

Key roles and responsibilities:

✅ Design & Development

• Lead and monitor the architectural design process for medium to large-scale projects.
• Develop and review detailed drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, standards, and regulations.
• Integrate sustainable design principles and innovative materials/technologies.
• Follow up with authorities and support consultant to get the required approval for the project drawings.

✅ Project Coordination

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (structural, MEP, interior, landscape).
• Review and resolve design conflicts and technical challenges.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Follow up with authorities and support consultant & contractor to get the required approval for the project.
• Supervise junior architects, draftsmen, and external design partners.
• lead and monitor the architectural works for conformance with the provisions of the contract documents and the procedures manual.
• Reviewing, and processing all architectural technical submittals.
• Answering RFIs related to architecture.
• Reviewing contractor’s architectural change order proposals and preparing recommendations to Architectural PM.
• Liaison and coordinate with the necessary sub consultants.
• Reviewing contractors’ claims related to architectural works and preparing recommendations for claims to Architectural PD.
• Reviewing the contractor’s project record documents relevant to their discipline.
• Assisting with the inspection of completed works and monitoring the start-up, testing, commissioning and handover of the architectural works.
• Signing off on completed architectural works with completed documentation.
• Prepare weekly planning and weekly report.
• Perform all other duties given by Architectural PD.
• Review Contractor's material proposals against specified technical performance requirements and advise the PD on the appropriateness of the proposals.

✅ Technical Oversight

• Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to project teams.
• Evaluate design proposals, drawings, and construction documents for accuracy and quality.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and monitor construction to ensure design intent is met.
• Assist in value engineering and cost control during design and construction phases.

✅ Management & Reporting

• Develop project schedules and ensure timely delivery of design packages.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and participate in client meetings.
• Support tendering and contract documentation processes.
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are implemented throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture (4-5 Yrs.).
• Minimum 12+ years (UAE) of relevant experience in architectural design and project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of authority’s regulation, building codes, standards, and construction methods.
• Familiar in design and drafting software (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, SketchUp, etc.).
• Excellent coordination, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Preferred (has PM certificate).

Key Competencies

• Creative and technical design excellence.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Team leadership and mentorship.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Effective collaboration with clients and stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED20,000.00 - AED22,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What's your notice period??
• What's your expected monthly salary?

Experience:

• project architect: 10 years (Required)