Architect (Authority / Project Coordinator)/UAE Nationals Preferred

Architect (Authority / Project Coordinator)/UAE Nationals Preferred

Job Opportunity: Architect (Authority/Project Coordinator)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture (B. Arch).

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Revit Architecture, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Expertise in Arabic/English documentation, translation, and correspondence.
• Preferably a native Arabic speaker with excellent English communication skills.

Key Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of local authority regulations and portals in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi, including submission processes and formats.
• A valid UAE driving license.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant role.

Main Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination: Actively contribute to controlling projects from initial proposal to BCC. Formulate and execute strategies for obtaining timely approvals, including exception approvals. Collaborate with the Business and Management Team to ensure client requirements align with authority regulations.
• Authority Liaison: Lead transactions with local authorities across the UAE based on project locations (Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, etc.). Spearhead preparation and review of authority submissions (online/physical). Attend technical discussions at municipalities and liaise with local authorities to obtain approvals. Maintain and update a checklist of required approvals and NOCs.
• Design Compliance: Review designs to ensure compliance with relevant codes and authority requirements. Provide solutions conforming to authority requirements and assist with exception approvals as needed.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and maintain project documents for authority submissions, approvals, correspondence, minutes of meetings, etc. Update the team on existing and new authority regulations and maintain a comprehensive record.
• Team Support: Guide the design team to ensure accuracy and compliance with authority requirements. Contribute to concept design, schematic design, detailed design, and construction documents. Share updated authority guidelines with other architects/engineers and provide training.
• Additional Responsibilities: Travel to sites for inspections and surveys. Assist HR with technical interviews for the Design department. Contribute to the company's Data Insights and Lessons Learned Database. Collaborate with the technology team to integrate and automate authority processes and requirements.

Skills Expected:

• Proficiency in Revit, PowerPoint, InDesign, Illustrator, and the Adobe Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Creative thinker with strong decision-making and negotiation skills.

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply.