Architect (Site)

Job Description
At Stantec, we approach every project as a partnership, because our work creates a lasting impact on our clients’ communities. We believe that when smart, passionate, creative people come together, real possibilities are within reach.
The Stantec community unites more than 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. Our people are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. If you want to be a part of our unwavering team and can bring your sense of imagination and determination to every challenge, then this is the right place for you.
Stantec is seeking a talented and motivated Site Architect to join our dynamic team in Abu Dhabi.
Key Duties and Tasks:
• Hands on in monitoring the architectural works for conformance with the provisions of the contract documents and the procedures manual.
• Reviewing, and processing all architectural drawings & technical submittals.
• Answering RFI’s related to interior architecture.
• Coordinating and supervising the work of architectural activities and operations.
• Lead the coordination process with other disciplines
• Reviewing contractor’s architectural change order proposals and preparing recommendations to the Project Manager.
• Review and inspection of materials and suppliers to ensure required standards
• Visit manufactures/suppliers to ensure quality will be achieved
• Inspect materials delivered on site for quality and compliance with specification
• Monitor [sub] contractor’s performance in relation to acceptable standards.
• Liaison and coordinate with the necessary specialized sub-consultants.
• Reviewing contractor’s claims related to interior architectural works and preparing technical recommendations for claims to the Project Manager
• Reviewing the contractor’s project record documents relevant to their discipline.
• Managing the architectural inspectors.
• Assisting with the inspection of completed works and monitoring the start-up, testing, commissioning and handover of the interior architectural works.
• Prepare weekly technical architectural report
• Signing off on completed architectural works with completed documentation
• Perform all other duties given by the Project Manager


Qualifications
• Minimum 10 years experience with 4 years site supervision experience in the UAE.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Legal knowledge (Authorities)
• Buildings and construction codes knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office business solution (excel, word).
• Excellent understanding of specifications and Authority requirements.
• Good team player, proactive thinker, systemic and organized, innovative & problem solving
• Efficient in time and task management.
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