Job Summary
Serves as a fully capable professional in an architectural design team. The Senior Architect plans, (including budget + resources), schedules, organizes, coordinates and executes the design work on any/all phases of development on small to medium scale projects (or distinct portions of larger projects), with regular interaction with an Associate or designated senior team member.
Core Accountabilities
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Architectural Design
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BIM Model and Drawing production (Design Brief compliance, completeness & accuracy)
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Design co-ordination (within Architecture & Cross Discipline).
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Guiding and management of team & junior staff
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Resource scheduling, deployment & Budget fee management on projects
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Client engagement (Point of Contact)
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Team Leadership (Lead Designer)
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Safety in Design
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Value Engineering
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Construction Services support
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Mentoring
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Project /Design Responsibilities
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Organises own and others work to achieve set deadlines
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Responsible for the completeness & accuracy of own work. Responsible for the correctness, accuracy and complete multi-disciplinary coordination of the design documentation prepared by the assigned team
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Not Applicable
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Adopts creative and innovative solutions to assigned tasks and develops appropriate research and documentation to support these solutions
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Develops specific, standardized procedures to achieve project requirements and deadlines
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Proactively checks and coordinates project documents (including but not limited to multi-disciplinary drawings, design reports, technical specifications, etc.) and ensure they meet Client requirements and Industry standards
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Ensures accuracy and quality of discipline BIM model information, presentation, and coordination
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Takes accountability for own work
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Not Applicable
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Collaborates/communicates with other disciplines regarding coordination issues and common design tasks
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Regularly reviews and checks their own and team deliverables for accuracy, efficiency and thoroughness ensuring delivery is as per Client requirements and Industry standards
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Leads Team and other disciplines regarding coordination issues and common design & BIM model development tasks
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Communicates with clarity, purpose and accuracy
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Determines solutions, methods and procedures on assignments to deliver products & services
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Provides guidance to junior staff
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Prepares designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, working drawings, develops details, develops specifications
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Leads coordination of design using Navisworks and other coordination software
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Participates in pro-active coordination with internal and external design disciplines to achieve a high quality consistent set of presentation or design documents as per Client requirements and Industry standards
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Responsible for the preparation and compilation of design presentations and reports
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Leads team meetings and brings ideas and solutions to the table
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Developed knowledge of AECOM’s QMS procedures
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Plans for and applies Safety in Design principles throughout all design stages of a project
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Reviews / Checks material schedules and sample boards
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Takes responsibility for preparation of discipline drawings for submission to the Statutory Authorities. Developed knowledge of local & international codes, regulations and submission requirements
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Attends / Leads client meetings
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Confidently present work to colleagues, clients and stakeholders.
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Provide technical support to site supervision teams and resolve design related issues on site
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Coordinate and develop responses to 3rd Party review comments, tender queries, contractor’s queries, etc.
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Contribute, from the onset of a project, to the design of innovative and progressive design solutions that reconcile client’s goals and priorities while fostering opportunities for design excellence
Managerial Responsibilities
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Planning and monitoring others work to achieve set deadlines
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Mentoring junior team members
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Coordinates and leads the assigned team of Architects and Technicians on a day to day basis and ensures that design excellence is achieved throughout
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Leads design work on small to medium scale projects or particular packages for large projects ensuring project objectives are met, design instructions are implemented and delivery is achieved within the set time and budget fee
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Leads design team meetings to ensure all team members are participating and providing feedback. Motivates them and facilitates them to bring ideas and solutions to the table
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Responsible for architectural resource planning for the project and reporting project needs to senior team members
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Routinely interacts with clients, contractors, local authority representatives and others using skills of persuasion and negotiation to resolve critical issues
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Promotes teamwork within architectural team (including the GDC), maintaining positive moral and instilling a creative culture within the team
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Manage interface between design team / site supervision team ensuring proper design support is provided in a timely manner
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Support junior staff in activities to develop their technical excellence
Commercial Responsibilities
- Understands principles of and able to work within project budgets which includes fees and designing to construction budget
General
- Keeps abreast of the latest software/ techniques to increase productivity while sharing knowledge
Person Specification (Behavioural Attributes)
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Leads by example – Treats each person fairly and able to work effectively with others. Earns trust and respect of colleagues.
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Bias to listen and communicate – Communicates with clarity and purpose. Listens and learns from others.
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Safety and integrity always – Operates with the highest standards of integrity. Makes safety a priority.
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Collaborative – Supports colleagues and works across teams to efficiently deliver products and services
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Innovative – Researches industry trends and shares new ideas to address client needs and objectives.
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Client-focused – Develops an understanding of client’s business, and makes the connection to AECOM’s service offerings.
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Demands excellence – Proactively looks for opportunities to add value and produces high-quality work.
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Accountable – Ensures tasks are completed in a timely manner, objectives met and takes accountability for results.
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Makes fact-based decisions – Identifies, understands and follows relevant procedures. Takes action based on facts, not assumptions.
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Leads change – Shows optimism while navigating change.
Minimum Requirements
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Minimum 10 years post undergraduate experience
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Proven related professional experience in an Architectural Practice
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Experience of working on medium to large scale projects including site experience
Preferred Qualifications
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B.Arch. or B. Sc in Architecture
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Postgraduate in Architecture or Urban Design
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International Accreditations (RIBA, AIA or equivalent)
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Sustainability Certification (LEED, PQP or equivalent
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Architecture and Design
Business Line Buildings & Places
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United Arab Emirates
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 217259BR
Clearance Required No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
