Requisition/Vacancy No\. 115753BR
**Position Title** Senior Architect, Abu Dhabi
**Job Category** Architecture and Design
**Business Line** Construction Services
**Office Region** Middle East
**Office Location** AE \- Abu Dhabi
**Why Choose AECOM?** AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public\- and private\-sector clients\. With nearly 100,000 employees — including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals — serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the \#1 engineering design firm by revenue in _Engineering News\-Record_ magazine’s annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by _Fortune_ magazine as a World’s Most Admired Company\. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high\-rise buildings and government\. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients’ projects\. A _Fortune 500_ firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, have annual revenue of approximately $19 billion\. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at ;www\.aecom\.com\.
**About the Business Line** **Construction Services**
Our talented experts are dedicated to managing the complexity inherent in construction projects, catering to each client’s unique needs\. We provide services such as program management, construction management and owner’s representation to our clients around the globe\.
**Job Summary** AECOM are currently seeking an experienced Senior Architect to be based in Abu Dhabi on a prestigious project\.
The incumbent will oversee all technical development and improvement of the Architectural discipline on the projects at construction stage, as well as the managing of site based architects in the UAE region\. This will involve leading and managing the architectural scope on projects involving commercial, industrial or residential buildings reach completion\. This position will be site based working on one or more projects, depending on size across the UAE region, consulting with clients regularly, as well as liaising with engineers, contractors and construction personnel\.
Duties and Responsibilities:
+ Undertaking the responsibility of managing and overseeing all technical \(Architectural\) aspects of the buildings projects including the deliverables review, QA compliance, and technical coordination with clients, in addition to participating in the preparation of technical proposal and client meetings\.
+ Overseeing elements of the design and construction processes which includes reviewing building plans, as well as reviewing construction contracts for general contractors\.
+ Ensuring that construction projects meet environmental, safety, zoning and aesthetic standards\.
+ Determining and scheduling different stages of the building process according to client needs\.
+ Monitoring progress and ascertaining whether phases of the construction process are in compliance with building plans and project deadlines\.
+ Attending all management follow up progress & coordination meetings\.
+ Reviewing of all key deliverables of the projects, with a focus on their technical completeness, robustness, coordination, and QA compliance,
+ Ensuring that the Project Delivery Framework \(PDF\) is followed and implemented on the project\(s\)
+ Leading and supporting the technical development of Architects within the Construction Services Department, to drive technical excellence, knowledge sharing, process standardization and optimization\.
+ Leading and directing the development, planning and identification of core competencies of the Architectural discipline\.
+ Developing and managing robust plans to respond to changing market and client demands\.
+ Contributing to the Architectural technical proposals preparation in connection with the proposed technical methodology, scoping, deliverables identification and scheduling aspects,
+ Attending of technical meetings, workshops and discussions with clients to undertake technical coordination and facilitate their early review and approval of the deliverables\.
+ Supporting the group’s project directors in coordinating, controlling and streamlining architectural disciplines input in multi\-disciplinary projects\.
+ Leading the squad review sessions for the group’s Architectural deliverables prior to their submission to clients\.
+ Assessing the technical work load of the group staff in view of the projects in hand and those in the pipeline and advising on any requirement to enhance/reinforce these resources\.
+ Coordinating and controlling the head office design team input in connection with site supervision support\.
**Minimum Requirements**
Candidates must hold 15 years plus experience in the delivery construction developments in the Middle East\.
**Preferred Qualifications**
Candidates must be a fully qualified Architect i\.e\. Honors Degree in Architecture, Member of RIBA\.
**What We Offer** AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people\. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide\. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people\. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow\. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer\.
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