Senior Architect- Commercial Fitout

Description

• Holds site meetings/inspections to monitor the work progress and ensure compliance with contract specifications. As required, initiate all necessary corrective action.
• Assists the Contracts Manager in the review of progress payment certificates claims & disputes. In addition to the above, the incumbent shall also perform all other duties assigned by the Project Manager.
• Setting and meeting expectations for project delivery in terms of time, cost, quality, and benefits realization.
• Management of day-to-day contractor liaison, focusing on design adherence and quality control.
• Regularly visiting project sites to ensure best safety practices, quality assurance and to appraise performance.
• Provides technical advice and guidance to construction staff as required.
• Prioritizing safety through engagement with internal and externally appointed Health & Safety representatives and continuously demonstrating behavior and culture in-line with expectations, setting a standard for everyone involved in the project. To include but is not limited to, the review and appraisal of all contractor and consultant reports, programmes and risk registers.
• Continuously reviewing the key project roles & responsibilities to ensure there are no gaps and that all aspects of project delivery are appropriately resourced and managed.
• Continuously reviewing and Identifying issues and risks with the potential to affect progress and pro-actively developing mitigation techniques and strategies to benefit project particulars.
• Personally engaging consultant resident engineers, design teams and appointed contractors to assess progress and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Planning, coordinating, monitoring, and taking action to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective completion of projects from initiation to handover.
• Leading the early-stage design development and consultant engagement.
• Liaises with team members within the section, and other departments in the development of scope of work, specifications, target dates. etc.
• Assist in the preparation of Bill of Quantity items for projects.
• Leading a project team assembled from different departments to form a cohesive project team.
• Overseeing and supporting main contract tender process including all requests for information, design related queries, clarifications, main contract award and contractor appointment.
• Managing and monitoring design progress and raising issues, seeking early support when necessary.
• Managing the delivery of high-risk / high profile projects and providing design and delivery assurance.

Requirements

• Proven track record managing Contractors with stringent HSE controls.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in relevant architectural and project management software (e.g., BIM software, Primavera, MS Projects etc.).
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Extensive Knowledge of Contracts
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities under tight deadlines.
• Strong contract and tender process oversight
• A proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.
• Extensive Technical understanding of Local Authority including Permitting, the Approvals processes and all project documentation
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent coordination skills to manage contractors, consultants, and internal teams
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture from an accredited university (minimum requirement)
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proactive risk and issue management with mitigation planning
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Technical and commercial understanding of EOT / Variation claims.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal in English.
• UAE/regional construction experience is important
• Demonstrated skill in management of building projects delivery,
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant experience in architectural design, project management, and administration within large-scale commercial construction and refurbishment projects.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance