Senior Architect- Must be based in the UAE

Our client is an International Design Firm headquartered in the UAE is looking for a Senior Architect in charge of preparing bids and project proposals, managing staff, and completing projects from design through construction.

***MUST BE BASED IN THE UAE WITH EXCELLENT ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Responsibilities:

Tackle Complex Projects
Because of their years of experience, Senior Architects often get assigned the most challenging projects. For instance, they may design a whole assisted-living facility or a shopping complex. Estimating costs, choosing materials, creating a time framework and scheduling workers are some of the necessary tasks.

Seek Input
Senior Architects interact with various people. They talk with clients to learn about their needs and objectives. They discuss ideas and strategies with other company leaders. They solicit feedback from their team. They bring in consultants as needed to provide specific expertise.

Ensure Compliance
Plans must not only please the client but also comply with government regulations and zoning codes. Senior Architects make sure that what is being constructed is both legal and safe, which may involve research and consulting experts such as engineers and fire inspectors.

Monitor Work
Actions among the various individuals and groups contributing to a construction project need to be coordinated to stay on track and on budget. Senior Architects help to supervise and maintain workflow so that schedules do not get interrupted. When consultants are brought in, Senior Architects look over their designs and suggestions to see how they fit in with the overall project.

Requirements:

Since Senior Architects guide teams, they must be strong leaders with outstanding interpersonal skills. Their ability to bring out the best in others and get everyone working as a cohesive unit can make or break a project.
Other abilities frequently found among those in the profession include:
• Communicating clearly so that information gets delivered accurately
• Listening to others to solicit opinions, spot potential pitfalls and confirm everyone is on the same page
• Providing feedback to subordinates to keep them motivated and to rectify small problems before they become large ones
• Multitasking to deal with competing demands
• Attending to detail to ensure safety and legality
• Keeping up in the industry in response to new technology, best practices and changes in codes
• Many different tools are required for Senior Architects to perform their job. Among the most commonly used are:
• AutoCAD
• WaterCAD
• Blueprints
• Building codes

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