Senior Architect | Space concept - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Description
Senior Architect has a high level of responsibility as he/she oversees a project from inception to completion. Candidates need to have demonstrated a capacity for creativity, excellent technical ability/knowledge, and strong communication & management skills.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of Space Concepts Engineering Consultancy, works effectively in a diverse work environment.
- Prepares project brief, conceptual design of various types of projects and work with other team members to prepare the architectural construction drawings and documents.
- Performs design and construction management skills during the project’s life cycle.
- Prepares technical reports, progress reports, special studies and cost estimates for the projects.
- Participates equitably in the development and implementation of the Division/project goals and objectives. Strives to achieve the goals of the organization for diversity and disadvantaged business enterprises participation.
- Prepares and makes presentations to various groups, governmental and private organizations and interest groups, as required.
- Coordinates architectural design efforts with civil and MEP design and systems.
- Prepares tender analysis report and negotiate with contractors.
Skills
Candidate should:
• have at least 8 years of professional experience in designing & project management, including minimum 3 years in international companies in UAE.
• have excellent communication and presentation skills
• master AutoCAD applications- Photoshop – Primavera .
• be extensively and progressively responsible experience in planning, designing and managing design and construction of major multi used complex projects; includes extensive experience in design and construction of housing, schools, and mixed used buildings.
• Knowledge of design and construction management principles; includes CPM scheduling, cost control, change order pricing/negotiation and construction techniques, standards and practices.
• have Knowledge of architectural design principles such as building definition materials and methods, urban design, elements of ‘good’ design, form, function, materials and methods, circulation, context, and design standards and codes.
• have the Ability to independently prepare architectural procedures and forms.
• demonstrate ability to present complex information to diverse audiences, both verbally and graphically.
• have the Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• have demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate projects.
CORE COMPETENCIES
COMMUNICATION: excellent written and verbal communication in English, organized thought processes, polite and respectful of others, adapts presentations to the audience.
ANALYSIS/PROBLEM SOLVING: thoroughly thinks out and evaluates alternatives and recommends the one that best meets the business and professional need of the situation regardless of personal biases.
WORKLOAD MANAGEMENT: works with little direction and supervision.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
CONCEPTUAL THINKING: applies common sense, theory and experience to decision-making.
INFORMATION SEEKING: identifies key sources of information; systematically obtains information through research.
Education
Bachelor in Architecture -PMP – LEED or other green building certificate (Preferable)
About This Company
About Us:
Space Concepts is an engineering consultancy firm with a real commitment to provide our clients with comprehensive range of quality consultancy services addressing the diverse areas and specializations that meet the needs of the marketplace and the prestigious clients’ high satisfaction.
Space Concepts Engineering Consultancy provides state-of-the-art innovative designs and solutions that are functionally and aesthetically appropriate within the budget and time constraints,
We work with a slogan in mind “Design for Better Life”Our target is to offer not only a design but a solution and to guide our client through an effective friendly process, from the planning stage to completion stage of the project
Our Services:
We offer architectural and engineering services as well as interior design for residential, commercial, public and educational buildings using technologically superior processes to provide greater value for clients.
