Architect, Dubai

Company: AECOM

AECOM seeks a highly qualified Architect. Reports to the Project Lead/ Senior Discipline Engineer on site. Oversees reviews & manages and monitors implementation of the construction documents on site. Responsible to manage teams of discipline Inspectors on site. Supports the Project Lead/ Senior Discipline Engineer/ Manager technically and liaises with the design office, contractor and client counterparts to ensure that the construction is carried out in accordance with plans and specifications.

Job Duties

• Understands applicable codes, standards and project contract documents and monitors construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Interprets or clarifies technical aspects of contract documents
• Maintains and prepares a variety of records, including daily/weekly progress reports, or as directed by Team Lead
• Ensuring that responses to contractors’ submittals are complete and in compliance with the contract documents. Where problems are found, work with Team Lead to resolve.
• Audit inspections for conformity to contract documents and contractor submitted plans.
• Assist the Senior Discipline engineer to identify, respond to or evaluate technical issues to maintain the schedule.
• Highlights any non-conformity to construction/ engineering related issues on site through issuance of NCRs
• Attends progress review meetings and co-ordination meetings to assist the Project Lead/Senior Engineer in resolving any site issues such as discrepancies in project’s drawings.
• Participates in the coordination and monitoring of snagging and project handover.
• Provide support to Resident Engineer/Team lead to ensure projects run smoothly by providing expert knowledge and advice.
• Liaises with the Design Engineer on modifications if required.
• Gives daily site reports and highlights issues that arise on site to the Project Lead.
• Coordinates with the other team members.
• Monitor Health and Safety of the construction works and report on violations.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• 7-10 years demonstrable experience in the design and all aspects of supervision and project administration of the Architectural l works related to large-scale projects within Middle East/ UAE in the consulting industry desirable preferred.

Specific Skills Required

• Site experience in basic design requirements, estimation, installation and all site activities related to all Architectural works for construction of variety of building projects.
• Familiar with all the Architectural Engineering methodologies as well as the corresponding equipment, materials, consumables, tools related to Architectural l works for building projects.
• Well versed in interpreting and executing Architectural related drawings.
• Have the knowledge of the related authorities requirements
• Computer literate – proficient in programs such as AutoCAD, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the relevant discipline design software.

Person Specification (Behavioural Attributes)

• Good team player with high energy levels. Able to supervise a team of inspectors efficiently and competently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education Bachelor Degree in Architectural Engineering or equivalent. Membership of a recognized institution (i.e. PE/Peng, CEng Etc) would be preferred. LEED GA or AP certifications would be a plus for MEP discipline.

What We Offer

AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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