Senior Site Architect

Stantec is currently looking for a Senior Site Architect with Healthcare experience to join our dynamic site team and to support on the construction supervision on a healthcare project in UAE.
Some of the key job responsibilities of this role entail the following:

• Hands on in monitoring the architectural works for conformance with the provisions of the contract documents and the procedures manual.
• Reviewing and processing all architectural technical submittals.
• Coordinate process with other disciplines for all clinical spaces, especially the coordination with Medical equipment suppliers.
• Answering RFIs related to architecture.
• Coordinating and supervising the work of all architectural activities and operations.
• Reviewing contractor’s architectural change order proposals and preparing recommendations to Architectural PM.
• Lead the coordination process with other disciplines.
• Liaison and coordinate with the necessary sub consultants.
• Reviewing contractors claims related to architectural works and preparing recommendations for claims to Architectural PM.
• Reviewing the contractor’s project record documents relevant to their discipline.
• Managing the architectural inspectors.
• Analyzing laboratory and testing reports.
• Assisting with the inspection of completed works and monitoring the start-up, testing, commissioning and handover of the architectural works.
• Signing off on completed architectural works with completed documentation.
• Prepare weekly planning and weekly report.
• Perform all other duties given by the RE/PM.

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
• 15 years of ME experience including with 6-8 years in UAE working in international consultant environment.
• Healthcare facility project delivery/construction experience would be preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge in exterior envelope details and material interface.
• Good knowledge of the UAE building codes.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office business solution (Excel, Word).
• Ability to review and comment properly on necessary documentation.
• Knowledge / experience in AUTO CAD.
• Excellent understanding of specifications and Authority requirements.
• Complete project understanding in given discipline, from start to hand-over.