Site Architect- Design Management

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the worlds biggest challenges in the areas of water energy and urbanization.

Our Project Management team is growing in UAE we have an opportunity for a Site Architect with a drive to provide support and technical delivery in our Project Management team

We have a wide variety of projects to get your teeth into and a closeknit supportive team to help you get it done for you for us and for them!

Location: Abu Dhabi

Role: Site Architect

Experience of design management will be an advantage

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Lead the coordination process with other disciplines.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in performing the contractual duties on site.
• Processing of contract documents & assist contract administration.
• Develops modifies and reviews production drawings and construction documents.
• Corrects and updates design documents.
• Serves as an architectural resource for the Design department.
• Provides resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinates application of solutions to ensure progress on site.
• Advise the project manager of any technical aspects of the architectural works that may affect construction progress quality and the like.
• Hands on in monitoring the interior architectural works for conformance with the provisions of the contract documents and the procedures manual.
• Reviewing and processing all shop drawings and architectural technical submittals.
• Answering RFIs related to interior and architecture.
• Review construction submittals from project inception to closeout.
  • Review Contractors installation method statements.
  • Review Contractors shop drawings against the design tender drawings for compliance with the design intent and return to project manager with appropriate comments / approval.
  • Review Contractors material proposals against specified technical performance requirements and advise the Project Manager on the appropriateness of the proposals.
  • Review Contractors proposed sub contractor(s) associated with the engineering works from a technical standpoint.
• Monitors procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline.
• Undertake general project site observation / inspection of the works for Contractors adherence to the approved shop drawings and Consultants specification good working practices the construction schedule and health & safety.
• Lead the snagging and desnagging process with an aim to progress the works to completion through this process.
• Attend project site progress and any related technical meetings as directed by the project manager.
• Prepare draft site / engineers instructions relating to the project as required and issue to the Project Manager.
• Prepare draft site / engineers instructions relating to the project as required and issue to the Project Manager.
• Provide advice to the Project Manager in regard to any variation costs that may be claimed by the Contractor during the course of the works.
• Oversee architects and inspectors for all architectural work and ensure that installation activities comply with contractual obligations and quality control standards.
• Ensures that the project quality control procedures are used for the construction supervision works and monitors it for improvement.
• Collaborates with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees.
• Reviews and interprets discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current re vision level and correct technical execution of the work.
• Performs works inspection requests and material inspection requests as required tosupport juniors.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Technical skills and experience required:

• Degree in Architecture or related field.
• Min of 810 years postgraduate experience and a min of 5 years of similar work experience on large projects.
• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to resolve design issues on site.
• Computer proficiency is required; Must be proficient in AutoCAD Revit Sketchup or 3D MAX Photoshop MS project or Primavera Power Point and basic office suite.
• Good knowledge of the building codes.
• Authority registration is preferred.
• A professional who can manage and coordinate specialized activity discipline or team of moderate size and complexity.
• UAE Driving License.

Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognize achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas removing barriers where we can. Finally we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

Who we are

We are committed to solving the worlds biggest challenges in the areas of water energy and urbanization. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928 we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 14000 diverse and skilled individuals yet we are proudly One GHD across more than 200 offices spanning five continents Asia Australia Europe North and South America and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities genders and cultural backgrounds.