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.