Senior Site Architect

Overview

Senior Architect overseeing design, client liaison & construction management in Dubai

Key Responsibilities

• schedule management
• construction management
• client relations
• compliance
• design review

Tasks

The primary role is to represent the firm in communications with the client, design consultants and contractor from post contract award, on assigned projects. Technically assess contractor’s submittals in accordance with relevant discipline-focused strategy and procedures, contract specifications, approved design and undertake reviews of architectural and interior design packages including drawings, specifications and other form of documentation prepared by the client design consultants. -Manage and direct the development and maintenance of the program and project schedules for all phases of the project including procurement, planning, design and construction. -Ensure the delivery of the contracted Design and Construction Management services to the client. -Develop and maintain professional and meaningful relationships with the client to ensure program and project requirements are being satisfied. -Ensuring compliance with all KEO internal processes and procedures.

Requirements

• procurement
• communication
• financial
• leadership
• tower projects
• bachelor

What You Bring

Extensive experience in executing tower projects in Dubai/UAE is an essential requirement for this role. To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15+ years work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Architecture or Civil Engineering. -Previous experience in managing procurement of large design and build projects. -Effective verbal and written communication proficiency. -Prior experience ensuring projects and programs meet financial objectives. -Time management and task prioritization skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. -Strong leadership, people and management skills and business acumen.

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Benefits

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

About Keo International Consultants

-This design and engineering firm focuses on bold urban transformation across the Middle East and beyond. -It evolved from its roots as Kuwait Engineering Office and rebranded into an end-to-end AEP/PMCM powerhouse. -The company's work includes master plans, skyscraper architecture, infrastructure, highways, water systems, and solid-waste solutions. -It operates internal allied practices, such as landscape, cost consultancy, and facility management, for seamless delivery. -Major projects encompass transport networks, large-scale urban districts, landmark towers, resorts, and smart-city infrastructure. -Its Infrastructure arm focuses on water, environment, transport, and power, while its PM-CM side manages cost, contracts, and construction supervision. -The company recently launched a regional facility-management consultancy and opened a new design hub in Amman within six months. -Headquartered in Kuwait with a major base in Dubai, it combines local legacy with global reach, including the acquisition of European specialist Meehan Green.

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