Summary
RMJM is hiring a Senior Site Architect for its Dubai Site Supervision Team. The role oversees architectural construction supervision, site inspections, multidisciplinary coordination, technical reviews, and project close-out, while supporting quality, schedule, and cost objectives. Applicants should have an architecture degree, at least 10 years of postgraduate experience, and at least 5 years of site supervision experience on complex projects. Familiarity with UAE building codes, construction practices, sustainability standards, and relevant professional certifications is required or preferred.
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Senior Site Architect (10+ years of experience)
RMJM is seeking to appoint a Senior Site Architect to support the continued growth of our Dubai Site Supervision Team.
Responsibilities will include:
- Managing construction supervision responsibilities related to Architectural Discipline to ensure achieving milestones and timely and best-quality project delivery.
- Liaises with stakeholders and operators, leads various disciplines for coordination; maintains project communications by managing accurate and timely information transmission.
- Ensures that the main contractor and nominated contractor(s) coordinate with all concerned authorities’ departments and ensure that statuary requirements are adequately and satisfactorily incorporated, NOC’s / permits / design approvals are available on site for construction.
- Provides technical inputs and experience proactively to identify and resolve design and engineering related subjects, implements preventive and corrective actions to minimize costs, maximize efficiency.
- Conducts technical evaluation reviews for material samples to ensure that the new facilities are built to operate reliably, and their asset health and performance can be managed efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Monitors site activities by conducting daily site visits and managing inspection teams; maintains conformity of site installations to design intends, contracts, QA/QC procedures, and regulations.
- Convenes and chairs technical, commercial, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings and brings updates and critical issues forward that may impact stakeholders and progress.
- Reviews, coordinates and forwards submittals, inspection requests, technical queries to the project team and/or discipline engineers.
- Selects and approves finishes, colours, benchmark mock-ups, and model rooms in line with projects specifications, mood boards and client requirements.
- Assess client needs and requirements, builds and manages cordial relationships with the clients and stakeholders.
- Improves quality and eliminates extra costs by identifying, coordinating, and implementing value engineering opportunities.
- Organizes close-out procedures related to the discipline.
- Supports and mentors the junior team members in their development and contribution to the organization.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A pro-active and ambitious personality, with capability of achieving best results.
- Communicates with clarity, purpose, and accuracy.
- Understands teamwork concept, contributes to the organization by aiming positive change and continual improvement.
- Strong eye for detail coupled with a methodical and organized approach.
- Understands the concept of multi-disciplinary (Architecture, Structural, Infrastructure, MEP etc).
- Society of Engineers/Architectural membership, International Accreditation (RIBA, AIA or equivalent), Sustainability Certification (LEED, PQP or equivalent), Project Management certification (PMP, IPMA, PMI or equivalent) are preferable.
- Arch. or B.Sc. in architecture, with minimum of 10 years post graduate experience.
- Minimum of 5 years site supervision experience in the delivery of complex high-profile projects within an international design consultancy.
- Wide experience in Local / International Building Codes and regulations (UAE FLS Code, NFPA, IBC, etc.), British / American Standards (ASTM, BS, EN, etc.), Sustainable Design Principles (Estidama, Green Building, LEED).
- Good working knowledge of materials, suppliers, and construction practices in UAE.
- Excellent problem solving and time management capability.
- Ability to make critical decisions (In coordination with Resident Engineer /Relevant disciplines).
- Ability to manage and coordinate team members, various disciplines involved in the design, authorities, and stakeholders.
- Commercial awareness and contractual knowledge with and extend of the maximum possible effort to avoid contractor(s) claims for cost and/or delay.
To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to [email protected]. Include the subject title “Senior Site Architect”.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high number of applications.
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