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.