To manage the Architectural Department of a multi-discipline design office engaged in architectural and engineering design of major building projects, including residential, commercial, corporate, recreational, educational, health-care and mixed-use developments, from initial concept and preliminary design to final design and tender documentation level.
Reporting to the senior management, responsibilities will include:
- General management of the Architectural Department in relation to resources, staff assignments, technical standards, etc.
- Directing the activities of architectural design teams within the department to ensure the proper interpretation of project briefs and client requirements, development of designs and preparation of construction documentation.
- Ensuring that architectural design work is properly coordinated with the requirements of other design disciplines.
- Presenting architectural designs to appropriate regulatory authorities for approval.
- Ensuing the completeness and quality of the output of architectural design teams.
- Ensuring that work is prepared and completed in accordance with established project design schedules and budgets.
- Providing input to technical and financial proposals for prospective projects.
Requirements
- Suitable candidates will have a Bachelors degree in architecture and a minimum of 15 years experience since graduation, some of which should have been gained in the Middle East.
- A thorough knowledge of all aspects of the building design process, including in-depth knowledge of architectural construction materials and their application, as well as considerable experience in the
production of design documentation, including drawings and details, schedules and specifications is essential.
- The ability to effectively communicate ideas to other team members, as well as an understanding of the engineering requirements of projects and the coordination of these into the architectural design, are essential aspects of the position. Candidates must be conversant with international codes and standards for building design and be familiar with quality assurance/quality control procedures applicable to a design office.
- Self-motivation, a flexible approach and the ability to work within a multi-cultural environment are all qualities important to making a success of the position.
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