Senior Design Architect
Job Location : Abu Dhabi, UAE
Key Responsibilities :
• Oversee the architectural design process, ensuring that the designs align with client requirements, project specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with senior management and other project stakeholders to define project objectives, budgets, and timelines.
• Review and approve design documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, building codes, and industry standards.
• Decide objectives for Project Architects and maintain acceptable efficiency levels.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to the design team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Prepare and present regular reports and status updates to senior management on the design process, progress, and challenges.
• Ensure the seamless integration of various design disciplines, ensuring coordination between architecture, interiors, engineering systems, and BIM.
• Manage the coordination of design teams, both in-house and with external consultants, to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Monitor and manage the design budget, resources, and timeline to ensure timely delivery and effective resolution of any challenges that arise.
• Develop strategies for continuous improvement in design processes, quality control, and project delivery.
Qualifications :
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in design management across various types of projects.
• Healthcare project experience is a plus.
• Proven experience as a lead planner and project manager on medium to large-scale projects.
• Extensive project management experience within the healthcare project sector.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, building codes, and regulations, with experience in healthcare sectors.
• Strong experience in project management, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Proficiency in design and BIM Software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, 3Ds max)
• In-depth understanding of integrating various design disciplines (architecture, interiors, mechanical, electrical, BIM) into cohesive project solutions.