Architect – Team Lead – Fit Out

ROLE OBJECTIVE

To advise and assist the architecture team and to ensure quality assurance and quality control from start to completion of the fit out projects.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Review and assess sub contractors’ pre-qualifications, inspect their showrooms, workshop/factory as and when required.
2. Make recommendations to the management regarding the selection and approval of sub-contractors in coordination with and through consultations with owner/client representatives.
3. Review and understand all project contract documents (drawings, shop drawings, composite coordinate service shop drawings, specifications, contract documents etc.); coordinate with other site architects and engineers before construction activities commence.
4. Review related construction materials, technical data and material and finishes samples submitted by contractors; ensure compliance against ministerial requirements and technical specifications.
5. Attend various off site inspections including out of country inspection for review of specific material/samples, mock-ups, testing, etc. as per the contract document.
6. Inspect related procured construction materials delivered to the site, to ensure compliance against ministerial requirements and specifications/contract documents/approvals.
7. Participate in preparing progress reports and in verifying costs related matters in order to finalize monthly payment certificates.
8. Ensure that the contractors' submittals to local ministries are carried out in a timely manner as specified in contract documents.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

5 years as an Architect, 2-3 of which should be focused on interior fit out.
Must be based in the UAE.
Notice period max 4 weeks.
Bachelors Degree in Architecture – From an accredited educational institution.
Masters Degree in Architecture is preferred.
Membership of American Institute of Architects.
Membership of Royal Institute of British Architects.