Site Architect

JOB TITLE & JOB DESCRIPTION: SITE ARCHITECT

John R Harris & Partners – Dubai is currently looking for a Site Architect to join our growing Supervision team to support recent project appointments in UAE. The ideal candidate shall be an Architect with a minimum of 10 years of work experience of which 5 years shall be within UAE. Candidates with onsite experience in hospitality projects and high-rise residential projects will be preferred. The candidate is expected to have excellent communication skills and shall have the ability to work and deliver projects in a collaborative and professional work environment.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attending weekly progress meetings supporting the Resident Engineer.
• Chairing technical meetings with the Client, Contractor and Subcontractor and documenting the meetings.
• Monitoring and reviewing progress of project and quality of work as per the terms of the contract.
• Attendance or representation as appropriate at all project-related meetings.
• Liaising with local authorities and utility companies as necessary to obtain construction stage NOC’s and approvals and connections.
• Reviewing and monitoring the architectural works for conformance with the provisions of the contract documents.
• Reviewing, and processing all architectural & interior design technical submittals.
• Answering RFIs related to architecture & interior design.
• Coordinating and supervising all architectural & interior design works.
• Reviewing contractor’s architectural change order proposals and preparing recommendations for Resident Engineer.
• Liaison and coordinate with all necessary sub consultants.
• Reviewing contractors’ claims related to architectural and interior works and preparing recommendations for claims to Resident Engineer.
• Monitoring and reporting on the contractor’s activities on site with respect to technical and contractual compliance.
• Adequately respond to all contractor’s letters, communications and claims in a timely manner as per the terms of the contract.
• Review and approval of as-built drawings guarantees, warranties, maintenance manuals, spare parts and close-out reports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• Total 10 years of work experience, with minimum 5 year experience as Site Architect in luxury residential, private villas , hospitality projects.
• Experience in executing high-end interior design projects would be desirable.
• Knowledge of local construction laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of international and regional construction codes & standards.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Commercial management experience.
• Understanding of FIDIC contracts.
• Computer proficiency in use of tools including AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch Up.