Senior Lead Architect - Design Consultancy

POSITION OBJECTIVE :

Supervise the architectural engineering designs, Develop Technical Quality of Work & Issue quality design drawings, Architectural analysis and design for company projects as well as preparation of relevant drawings using AutoCAD. SUPERVISES

Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture, from a reputable university with good grade and language school (preferable) and member of professional bodies in Egypt and/or elsewhere. EXPERIENCE 12-15 years of Experience and up to date theoretical background in principles of Architectural engineering & (modern) design practices with supervisory, site, cost estimate & manpower estimate, value engineering, QA/QC, LEED, health, and safety experience (Preferable). CONTACTS Contacts with his/her department members as well as other different department members, project managers and clients as deemed necessary in Cairo and Jeddah Offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The primary responsibility is to achieve the position and supervision objective as stated above.
• Give assistance to project manager.
• Estimate architectural man-hours & follow up regular project status.
• Manage & develop architectural team Efficiency.
• Overseas project activities by continuing and timely communication with the Department Head and to project manager.
• Communicate with all trade to ensure that all the work is coordinated and meets the client expectations.
• Study / Answer/Review / distribute and record all the received technical client comments to apply at the whole project.
• Conduct and attend all Technical Project Meeting.
• Conduct codes and regulation checks and assists the Project Manager in coordination with Cairo and Jeddah project team.

Job Description :

• Conduct timely review and coordination of documents for in-house quality control.
• Continuously monitors the drawings to ensure SDC systems and procedures implementation and to control project program, construction cost and technical quality.
• Responsible for preparing a complete coordinated final architectural set of drawings.
• Responsible for reviewing and coordinating all drawings of all departments.
• Conduct all necessary communication with SDC Jeddah team and make sure of availability of information to Cairo PM and team members.
• Report to Project Manager for regular evaluation of Architectural work to catch & solve problems.
• Report to Project Manager for any technical variation order.
• Conduct timely review and coordination of documents for in-house quality control.
• Assign & Mentoring scope of architectural team and report to Project Manager.
• Follow up & Mentoring progress of architectural work.
• To be familiar with his team members capabilities and to suggest training programs to improve the staff performance.
• Review and approve the technical quality of all work performed within the department.
• Responsible for the annual evaluation for his team members.
• Perform any task of his subordinates when necessary.
• Act as (PM) in case of his/her absence.
• Meet time schedule & alert Project Manager to any problem effects on project program.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Auto CAD and Excel is a must; REVIT is preferable.
• Knowledge of other software, such as: presentation & animation software and M.S. Office packages.
• Excellent communication and team-player skills.
• Ability to transfer knowledge to others in the design and preparation of drawings, specifications and estimates to use in the course of design.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and directives.
• Ability of gathering, developing and applying modern technical details.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organization.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with people at all levels.
• Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Able to follow up with technical information.
• Knowledge of modern construction techniques and high tech. materials.
• Capable of defining and meeting realistic timelines.
• Continuous self-development and research.
• Ability to listen with creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand the organization’s goals, plans, objectives and workload priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relations with other Departments/Heads and Subordinates.
• Good English oral and written communication skills.