Architect - Design

Main Duties :

• Lead technical design and production of design documents from Schematic to IFC
• Produce BIM models and sheets with necessary drawings in detail with Revit
• Provide technical input with materials, details, and specifications.  
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors for the technical optimization of design.
• Make sure design is fully integrated with other disciplines through close coordination and proactive design solutions.
• Support establishing library of standard details and production process for the most efficient delivery.
• Provide effective design management input, review, consultation and advice to the client, to ensure the full intent of projects are realised.
• Manage the integration of the design and all related elements into the technical design
• Provide effective support into the drafting of design guidelines, briefs, and scope of works
• Ability to effectively manage and prepare all design submissions through the design stages, and managing the change process.
• Work as part of a multi-discipline development team, to ensure all design efforts are well coordinated and integrated.
• Drive all design efforts to stated programme and scheduled deliverables, costs and quality.
• Ensure all designs are aligned to achieving stated and best local, international practices from an Environmental & Sustainability perspective.
• Responsible for driving excellence in health and safety, ensuring that risks are minimized in the design process.
• Ensure required quality checking / approval procedures are carried out.
• Coordinating and liaising on a daily basis internally and on a regular basis with design team to manage options, proposals and recommendations.
• Support the Design Director and Project Director as required for the overall programme delivery.
• Ensure possible value engineering ideas are identified to cut costs / time and provide recommendations. Manage and approve all proposed VE options

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in major architectural projects, preferably in GCC region.
• Experience in delivering design package at detailed design level with Revit.
• Proficiency in modelling and drafting with Revit is required.
• Degree in architecture, civil engineering, or similar relevant discipline.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to delegate and coordinate responsibilities.
• Strong conflict resolution/management skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to balance conflicting priorities and take timely decisions.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.