SENIOR SITE ARCHITECT / ASSISTANT RE

 

Summary:

The Site Architect will be responsible for providing technical support to the Resident Engineer / Project Manager and for reviewing, monitoring, inspecting and supervising all Architectural / ID Works for the construction phase of the Project. He/She shall have the responsibility for checking that the Contractor’s Works are carried out in accordance with the Contract. He/She will also be responsible for managing other members of the Engineer’s staff (inspectors).

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Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Coordination:-

• Coordination with Structural / MEP Disciplines for ensuring architectural requirements are addressed adequately.

• Coordination with H.O. for issue of necessary information.

• Monitoring Contractor’s works for compliance with HSE and QA/QC Plans.

• Coordination with Contractor / Sub-Contractors for accuracy and sequencing of works.

• Coordinate detailing and juxtaposition of different trades / elements.

• Coordinate with Client / H.O. for selection of Architectural Materials.

• Coordination of key architectural elements such as pre-cast / stone cladding, glazing with sub-contractors.

• Coordination of key internal architectural elements such as ceilings, render, tiling, marble works, flooring, wall cladding, sanitary ware etc.

• Coordinate the erection of mock-ups etc. as required to verify detailing, workmanship and materials are consistent with design intent and client requirements.

• Coordinate with MEP to ensure appropriate placement of final fix MEP Items to meet architectural requirements.

• Coordinate with MEP to ensure appropriate selection of MEP final fix items are consistent with design intent.

• Coordinate with sub-consultants such as ID, External Works, acoustic, etc. to ensure all requirements are addressed.

• Coordinate with other sub-consultants to ensure all deliverables are issued to Contractor as per schedule.

• Schedule and oversee site inspections as required and as per Inspection Schedule and WIRs issued by Contractor.

• Periodically inspect Materials delivered to Site for compliance with approved materials.

• Inspect Architectural elements to confirm accuracy with approved Shop Drawings.

• Verify setting out / layouts of internal tiling & marble works / wall cladding etc.

• Verify setting out / layouts of external cladding / external glazing / curtain walling etc.

• Verify setting out of external works elements.

• Review setting out / detailing for false ceiling etc.

• Witness Water Tests/ Curtain Wall Test etc. as applicable.

• Schedule Snagging and de-snagging inspections and prepare snag lists as applicable.

• Ensure that approved QA/QC Procedures are being followed by Contractor.

• Monitor Contractor’s progress with respect to approved Clause 14.1 Programme.

• Progress Meetings:-

• Attend weekly Progress Meetings.

• Attend Client Progress Meetings if applicable.

• Attend weekly HSE and QA/QC Meetings and identify issues concerning safety and quality standards. 

• Attend and report coordination meetings with Main contractor & Sub-contractors.

Submittals Review:-

• Review Contractor’s Architectural Shop Drawings for compliance with Contract Drawings / requirements and coordination with other disciplines.

• Review Material Submittals for compliance with Contract Specifications.

• Review Contractor’s Method Statements for compliance with Contract specifications.

• Review of Contractor’s Interim Valuations.

Reports & Records:-

• Report comments on WIRs as applicable.

• Issue Site Observation Notes and NCRs as applicable.

• Prepare notes of observations on HSE issues for Safety Engineer

• Prepare notes on QA/QC issues if applicable.

• Coordinate with Senior Architect / H.O. and prepare responses to RFIs etc.

• Prepare format for Snag Lists with Inspector and Resident Engineer.

• Issue Snagging Inspection and de-snagging inspection lists.

• Issue Lists of outstanding works at completion.

• Check and verify As-Built drawings & O&M Manuals as applicable.

 

Qualifications & Technical Skills:

• He/she needs to have horizontal villa experience preferring high end finishes.

• At lease 8-10 site years experience on the consultant’s side

 

Interested candidates may send their CV to careers@studioi.ae

Please put SENIOR SITE ARCHITECT/ASSITANT RE as the subject of your application