Senior Site Architect at KEO International Consultants

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Architecture, Project Management, Communication, Leadership, Time Management, Task Prioritization, Financial Management, Design Review, Client Relations, Construction Management, Procurement Management, Team Management, Problem Solving, Documentation, Compliance, Strategic Planning

Industry

Construction

Description

Overview KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities. As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 57th largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2023 WA100 Survey. We invite you to join us. Why? When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses. Responsibilities Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior Architect to join our team based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The primary role is to represent the firm in communications with the client, design consultants and contractor from post contract award, on assigned projects. Technically assess contractor’s submittals in accordance with relevant discipline-focused strategy and procedures, contract specifications, approved design and undertake reviews of architectural and interior design packages including drawings, specifications and other form of documentation prepared by the client design consultants. We envisage success in this role to include: Develop and maintain professional and meaningful relationships with the client to ensure program and project requirements are being satisfied. Ensure the delivery of the contracted Design and Construction Management services to the client. Manage and direct the development and maintenance of the program and project schedules for all phases of the project including procurement, planning, design and construction. Ensuring compliance with all KEO internal processes and procedures. Previous experience in managing procurement of large design and build projects. Strong leadership, people and management skills and business acumen. Effective verbal and written communication proficiency. Prior experience ensuring projects and programs meet financial objectives. Time management and task prioritization skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Qualifications To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15 years work experience partnered with a Bachelor degree in Architecture. Extensive experience in executing building projects in UAE is an essential requirement for this role. KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work. We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

Responsibilities

The Senior Architect will represent the firm in communications with clients and contractors, ensuring project requirements are met. Responsibilities include assessing contractor submissions, managing project schedules, and ensuring compliance with internal processes.