Site Architect

We are looking for a skilled SITE ARCHITECT to be deployed at our site project in Ras Al Khaimah. The ideal candidate is a highly committed, responsible, and creative individual with excellent interpersonal skills who can work well under pressure. You should have the ability to supervise and manage the construction from finishes stage to handover.

What you will need to do:

• Oversee project construction from finishes stage to completion.
• Responsible for the supervision and quality control of contractor construction of finishing works (blockworks, plaster works, cladding, joinery, aluminum, etc.) as per contract drawings and specifications.
• Attend and assist site meetings, coordinate with main and sub-contractors, and ensure information supply to the site.
• Conduct site visits to assigned construction sites at least once a week and issue the observations in a site visit report format NCR to the Contractor.
• On-site quality monitoring and defects snagging inspections.
• Review IFC drawings before issuing to the site.
• Act as the log master for project submittals covering all disciplines; monitor, distribute to the concerned team for input, and follow up to ensure submittals are released within the contractual period.
• Register any changes at site by filling the change form and raising any concerns regarding possible cost and time implications by the contractor.
• Keep aware of local authority regulations, approvals, and be fully conversant with any amendments applicable to the project and ensure contractor adherence to the same.
• Review CAD drawings, renderings, layouts, study models, construction documents, and color boards prepared by Architectural Designers. Make new proposals and/or modify existing drawings when necessary. Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards as well as client requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to Architectural staff working on the same project.
• Coordinate work with engineering and construction units at the project site. Handle the coordination with all disciplines (ARCH, Interior Design, Landscape, Structure, Mechanical, Electrical) along with the main contractor, and be responsible for solving all issues/clashes without affecting the design.
• Develop and maintain an action list for the assigned projects and distribute the list to the team for follow-up.
• Adopt a proactive approach in coordination with the Project Engineer and other relevant parties in resolving any issues or concerns that affect the progress of works and initiate steps to tackle them in a timely manner.
• Be aware of the project progress; planned and achieved regularly. Provide technical guidance to Architectural staff working on the same project.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
• Minimum of 5 (five) years of experience in residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use projects as Site Project Architect working in a Consultant firm.
• Proven working experience in supervising site construction.
• Technical skills must include proficiency in Revit & AutoCAD.
• Ability to manage your own transportation.
• Can join IMMEDIATELY or on short notice.

*** Only applicants with Site Experience in Consultancy / Main Contractor are encouraged to apply *****

*** Previous applicants need not apply *******