Senior Architect

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi

Job Summary

Serves as a fully capable professional in an architectural design team. The Senior Architect plans, (including budget + resources), schedules, organizes, coordinates and executes the design work on any/all phases of development on small to medium scale projects (or distinct portions of larger projects), with regular interaction with an Associate or designated senior team member.

Job Duties:

Project /Design Responsibilities:

Organises own and others work to achieve set deadlines

Responsible for the completeness & accuracy of own work. Responsible for the correctness, accuracy and complete multi-disciplinary coordination of the design documentation prepared by the assigned team

Prepares BIM models and drawings and co-ordinates using Navisworks and other coordination software

Adopts creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks and develops appropriate research and documentation to support these solutions

Develops specific, standardized procedures to achieve project requirements and deadlines

Proactively checks and coordinates project documents (including but not limited to multi-disciplinary drawings, design reports, technical specifications, etc.) and ensure they meet Client requirements and Industry Standards

Ensures accuracy and quality of discipline BIM model information, presentation, and coordination

Takes accountability for own work and subordinates work

Not Applicable

Collaborates/communicates with other disciplines regarding coordination issues and common design tasks

Regularly reviews and checks their own and team deliverables for accuracy, efficiency and thoroughness ensuring delivery is as per Client requirements and Industry standards

Leads Team and other disciplines regarding coordination issues and common design & BIM model development tasks

Communicates with clarity, purpose and accuracy

Determines solutions, methods and procedures on assignments to deliver products & services

Provides guidance to junior staff

Prepares designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, working drawings, develops details, develops specifications

Leads coordination of design using Navisworks and other coordination software

Participates in pro-active coordination with internal and external design disciplines to achieve a high-quality consistent set of presentation or design documents as per Client requirements and Industry standards

Responsible for the preparation and compilation of design presentations and reports

Leads team meetings and brings ideas and solutions to the table

Developed knowledge of AECOM’s QMS procedures

Plans for and applies Safety in Design principles throughout all design stages of a project

Reviews / Checks material schedules and sample boards

Takes responsibility for preparation of discipline drawings for submission to the Statutory Authorities. Developed knowledge of local & international codes, regulations and submission requirements

Attends / Leads client meetings

Confidently present work to colleagues, clients and stakeholders.

Provide technical support to site supervision teams and resolve design related issues on site

Coordinate and develop responses to 3rd Party review comments, tender queries, contractor’s queries, etc.

Responsible for making technical decisions regarding resolution of clashes between disciplines

Contribute, from the onset of a project, to the design of innovative and progressive design solutions that reconcile client’s goals and priorities while fostering opportunities for design excellence

Efficiency in Design:

Apply and reinforce standard designs and products across work programmes

Rigorously challenge the teams to drive efficiency in our design programmes

Coordinate efficient outsourcing / offshoring (GDC etc.) of workload

Managerial Responsibilities:

Planning and monitoring others work to achieve set deadlines

Mentoring junior team members

Coordinates and leads the assigned team of Architects and Technicians on a day to day basis and ensures that design excellence is achieved throughout

Leads design work on small to medium scale projects or particular packages for large projects ensuring project objectives are met, design instructions are implemented, and delivery is achieved within the set time and budget fee

Leads design team meetings to ensure all team members are participating and providing feedback. Motivates them and facilitates them to bring ideas and solutions to the table

Responsible for architectural resource planning for the project and reporting project needs to senior team members

Routinely interacts with clients, contractors, local authority representatives and others using skills of persuasion and negotiation to resolve critical issues

Promotes teamwork within architectural and multi-disciplinary teams (including the GDC), maintaining positive moral and instilling a creative culture within the team

Manage interface between design team / site supervision team ensuring proper design support is provided in a timely manner

Support junior staff in activities to develop their technical excellence

Ensures the quality of technical work produced by team meets Client requirements and Industry standards

Ensures, directly and through subordinates, that projects are completed on time and meet all requirements of the Design Brief

Make appropriate value judgements with respect to strategic work that supports the design concept and performance goals of the project

Commercial Responsibilities:

Understands principles of and able to work within project budgets which includes fees and designing to construction budget

General:

Delegates effectively and efficiently where appropriate and follows up on delegated tasks up to completion of the task(s)

Keeps abreast of the latest software/ techniques to increase productivity while sharing knowledge with colleagues

Minimum Requirements

Specific Skills Required :

Project /Design Responsibilities:

Ability to fulfil all the above duties and responsibilities

Excellent technical knowledge of practice line discipline

Developed architectural design skills and understanding of the design process and interfaces between design disciplines

Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Autodesk BIM 360 Glue, Navisworks, presentation software and working on projects in a BIM environment

Develops BIM content based on BIM modelling standards and as outlined in BEP

Knowledgeable of Industry BIM standards, processes and general approaches

Knowledge to set-up the configuration and administration of projects for respective discipline in Revit and AutoCAD

Performs BIM model QA/QC checks on projects according to established and company standards to ensure accuracy and quality of discipline models

Ability to extract, manipulate, validate and present BIM model information as required

Not Applicable

Excellent Architectural design skills complimented by good hand sketching skills. Able to sketch something quickly in order to show ideas and concepts

Excellent understanding of space planning and functional adjacencies

Developed skills in the use a variety of software / media in the development, presentation and documentation of a design

Skilled at researching materials and learning about their properties & potential applications as well as installation / construction sequence requirements so they can be integrated into the design and information can be noted in depth on the drawings and specifications

Proven ability to create comprehensive wall, partition, door, louvre & finishes schedules etc. that include enough information for costing, procurement and quality installation

Capable of producing a set of quality specifications

Full understanding of Safety in Design requirements and able to develop the principals with the design team

Developed presentation skills (drawn, written & verbal)

Proficiency in Sketch-up and/or other 3D design tools

Able to review shop drawings and samples to ensure drawings and materials match AECOM designs & specifications

General Skills:

Flexibility of attitude towards company objectives

Extensive project experience and understanding of the design process and interfaces between design disciplines

Must be detail-oriented, consistent and highly accurate in the work

Must be a team player, have a positive attitude, and be a self-starter

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ability and motivated to update skills and expertise through continuing professional development (CPD) initiatives

Detailed knowledge of AECOM’s standards, policies, codes and procedures

Excellent command of English (written and spoken). Knowledge of other languages is an added value.

Developed knowledge of Statutory Authorities requirements, knowledge of local & international codes, regulations and submission requirements

Developed knowledge of Fire & Life Safety Principles

Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles

Developed knowledge in MS Project and other Design Planning & Management tools

Managerial Skills:

Ability and will to mentor and provide support to junior staff members and spread knowledge across the team

Demonstrates an organized and systematic approach to producing a project. Understands the necessity to keep team and project task lists updated and complete

Excellent Time Management skills and constantly seeks to streamline processes and procedures to increase quality and efficiency

Developed leadership skills

Builds positive long-term relationships at a working level with internal & external clients

Drives innovation and design excellence

Developed understanding of scope definition and scope interface and ability to transmit the same to others

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 10 years post undergraduate experience

Proven related professional experience in an Architectural Practice

Experience of working on medium to large scale projects including site experience

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Architecture and Design

Business Line Buildings & Places

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United Arab Emirates

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 243177BR

Clearance Required No

Virtual: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.