Senior Architect - Design/Technical
Role Overview
Coordinates with Consultants on design, technical and code compliance matters.
Works with the Project Team in the co-ordination, organization & preparation of concept, prefinal, final submission up to construction documents & drawings.
Maintain regular interfacing with external and internal members of Project Team
Lead all coordination works, provide leadership and co-ordinate the input/output of all involved parties to meet established objectives.
Maintains regular interfacing with team members.
Communicate effectively with clients to understand their requirements, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback.
Research, benchmarking, and case study creating a solid foundation for Design Proposals.
Elaboration of innovative Design Concepts and story lines for various building typologies.
Production of drawings (Revit) for quick turn-around during Design competitions, Feasibility Studies, and development stages.
Strong understanding of local codes and planning parameters for complex projects.
Coordination with consultants on design and technical matters.
Presentation of Design Proposal during internal design reviews.
Preparation of formal client presentations and Design Competition submissions in PowerPoint and InDesign.
Recording of meeting minutes and tracking of outstanding items.
Ability to assimilate comments and inputs to amend the design proposal within short notice.
Key Skills for This Role
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Design and project coordination
- Coordinate with consultants on design, technical, and code compliance matters.
- Work with the project team to prepare concept, pre-final, and final submissions through construction documents and drawings.
- Lead coordination work, organize inputs and outputs from project participants, and maintain regular internal and external team interfaces.
- Communicate with clients to understand requirements, present design concepts, and incorporate feedback.
- Research, benchmark, and prepare case studies to support design proposals; develop innovative concepts and storylines for different building types.
Design production and presentations
- Produce Revit drawings for design competitions, feasibility studies, and development stages.
- Present design proposals in internal reviews and prepare client presentations and design competition submissions using PowerPoint and InDesign.
- Record meeting minutes, track outstanding items, and revise design proposals in response to comments and inputs, including on short notice.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture.
- 8–12+ years of experience.
- Proficiency in 3D modeling with Rhino and Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience in the GCC is preferred.
- Demonstrated design capability across residential and commercial asset types and experience across architecture, engineering, and design disciplines.
Technical and leadership qualifications
- Excellent knowledge of Saudi Building Codes and Standards and local planning parameters.
- Project management skills and the ability to lead teams, manage delivery, quality, and cost, and motivate teams under challenging schedules.
About Surbana Jurong
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