We are seeking a Senior Architect with 8-10 years+ working experience in a major international or local architecture firm with built projects experience. The applicant must be enthusiastic about experimental architecture and have experience in final and detailed planning of architectural projects.
Main Tasks
- Assist in preparation of design development drawings
- Ability to take schematic design drawings and develop them into construction documents
- Good design sensibility to carry the concept into the finite details of the building
- Produce/supervise a minimum of two assisting junior architects and control project drawings and documents in Design Development and Construction Document stages
- Assist in compiling data for architectural plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, etc
- Develop and design quality custom details
- Review work of contractor, verifying specified materials are being used, dimensions are as drawn and quality is according to standards
Requirements
- Aesthetic sensitivity and confident design skills
- Excellent skills in execution drawings and the development of project specific details
- Excellent CAD skills (AutoCAD / Rhino a plus)
- Knowledge of types of building materials and construction methods
- Knowledge of structural, mechanical and electrical engineering relating to building costs
- Fluent in English and Arabic (reading and writing)
- Experience with technical drawing packages
- Familiar with construction stages
- Superior communication skills and an upbeat attitude. He or she should be confident and work within tight project schedules, well organized, and with the ability of dealing with multiple tasks.
karimfakhry@beamdevelopers.com
