Site Architect

JOB TITLE & JOB DESCRIPTION: SITE ARCHITECT John R Harris & Partners – Dubai is currently looking for a Site Architect to join our growing Supervision team to support recent project appointments in UAE. The ideal candidate shall be an Architect with a minimum of 10 years of work experience of which 5 years shall be within UAE. Candidates with onsite experience in hospitality projects and high-rise residential projects will be preferred. The candidate is expected to have excellent communication skills and shall have the ability to work and deliver projects in a collaborative and professional work environment.KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Attending weekly progress meetings supporting the Resident Engineer. Chairing technical meetings with the Client, Contractor and Subcontractor and documenting the meetings.Monitoring and reviewing progress of project and quality of work as per the terms of the contract. Attendance or representation as appropriate at all project-related meetings.Liaising with local authorities and utility companies as necessary to obtain construction stage NOC’s and approvals and connections.Reviewing and monitoring the architectural works for conformance with the provisions of the contract documents.Reviewing, and processing all architectural & interior design technical submittals.Answering RFIs related to architecture & interior design.Coordinating and supervising all architectural & interior design works. Reviewing contractor’s architectural change order proposals and preparing recommendations for Resident Engineer.Liaison and coordinate with all necessary sub consultants.Reviewing contractors’ claims related to architectural and interior works and preparing recommendations for claims to Resident Engineer.Monitoring and reporting on the contractor’s activities on site with respect to technical and contractual compliance.Adequately respond to all contractor’s letters, communications and claims in a timely manner as per the terms of the contract. Review and approval of as-built drawings guarantees, warranties, maintenance manuals, spare parts and close-out reports.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.Total 10 years of work experience, with minimum 5 year experience as Site Architect in luxury residential, private villas , hospitality projects.Experience in executing high-end interior design projects would be desirable.Knowledge of local construction laws and regulations.Knowledge of international and regional construction codes & standards.Excellent command of written and spoken English.Commercial management experience.Understanding of FIDIC contracts.Computer proficiency in use of tools including AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch Up.