Lead Architect

• Leads an architectural design team. Plans, including budget and resources overview, schedules, organizes, coordinates and executes the design work on projects of all scales. Acts as a key member driving the Quality Assurance focus with regular interaction with an Associate Director or designated senior team member.

• Collaborate and communicate clearly and concisely with the colleagues, Clients, contractors and stakeholders to positively influence and resolve critical and sometimes conflicting issues or requirements.
• Conduct Line management and appriasals of the Senior Architects and other grades of staff supporting professional and personal development, including mentoring and coaching responsbilities.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of innovative design solutions and emerging technologies with market insights, whilst reconciling Clients’ and Pace objectives.
• Contribute to the preparation of bids and coordinate with the graphics, marketing, comms and proposals teams including the pipeline review of new project opportunites.
• Contribute to the preparation of monthly PSR’s in coordination with the PMO team.
• Contribute to the weekly BIM and QA-QC processes.
• Develop and support standardised procedures to achieve project delivery excellence.
• Develop the Design Manual (BIM delivery), Cost Capture(VO’s), Design Review (design quality) and Safety in Design (safety integrated into our designs).
• Drive quality through the Pace QM QA-QC processes.
• Ensure design brief compliance, completeness and accuracy of all delverables prior to issue.
• Ensure effective communations with the site supervision teams and specifically the coordination of RFI’s, shop drawings, specifications including site safety.
• Ensuring quality control mock-ups and samples to ensure the site installed systems match the Pace design intent.
• Ensuring the deliverables meet the Client’s requirements, Pace corporate standards and industry best practice standards.
• Lead and cooordinate the Value Engineering of technical and value+ solutions.
• Lead client meetings and project reviews of internal and external multidisciplinary teams, checking project deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead, coordinate and manage the work of the multi-disciplinary teams including external and specialist consultants and partners.
• Manage Corporate, project and personal KPI’s, ensuring those under line mamagement achieve their KPIs.
• Participate in the weekly project design and coordination meetings ensuring the agenda, minutes and actions are recorded and implemented.
• Participate in the weekly senior management team meetings with subject matter expertise responsibilities.
• Play a role in the operatons of the architecture department including resourcing, recruitment, interviewing, HR interractions and management duties.
• Proactively support innovative business solutions and processes through research, analysis and development in collaboration with the wider business.
• Proactively support the Director of Architecture and the Associate Directors with the effective operations of the corporate functions of the business.
• Represent Pace at regional and international events.
• Rigorously challenge project teams across all disciplines to drive performance and efficiency, proactively identify and support the mitigation of commercial risks.
• Secure, sustain and expand a broad client base in line with the corporate objectives.
• Support the Director of Architecture, other Directors and Associate Directors in developing the relationships of existng and new clients for current and future opportunities.
• Support the business development and CRM strategy and the support of client networks.
• Take accountability for own duties and tasks and for projects under your leadership.
• Take part in the development and implementation of the corporate Pace3 programmes, contiuous improvement and lessons learned.
• Work closely with all levels of the company from juniors to Directors to ensure projects meet Pace standards for quality, design, coordination, technical documentation and budgets.
• Be involved in the development and implementation of the Architcture Strategy (rolling 100 Day Plan).

• Minimum requirement of 15 years on major international project experience.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams aligned to Pace sectors and services holding Senior Architect positions or higher.
• 3+ years experience of working in the Middle East an advantage.
• Accomplished leadership, architectural design and technical experience with a full understanding of the management of designs using a full BIM process.
• Management experience of teams and departments of 50+ with direct reports of 5+.
• With strong portfolio on completed projects.

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) or Bachelor of Science (BS Arch), Masters of Architecture, an advantage.

• Chartered membership with the RIBA or equivalent an advantage. CMLI for Landscape Architects.
• Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE) membership should be realistically achievable within the probation period.
• Professionally registered as an Architect for 15+ years with an internationally recognised authority ARB, AIA or equivalent. Landscape Institute for Landscape Architects.
• Sustainability certification (LEED or equivalent) is an advantage.

• Project delivery focused with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates real-world problem solving skills with innovative and lateral thinking, identifying and resolving risks through effective management.
• Ability to self-start without micro management or excessive support from others.
• Demonstrates a flexible, collaborative and inclusive approach to relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Project and other Design Planning & Management tools an advantage.
• Working knowledge of BIM Revit and Navisworks, presentation software and Excel.
• Rhinoceros 3D modelling skills.
• Working knowledge of Middle East building codes is required.
• Working knowledge of safety best practice.
• Proven track record of excellence in Architectural design and presentation skills required.
• Experience of master planning and urban design projects an advantage.
• Excellent understanding of space planning, functional adjacencies and constructability.
• Experience and knowledge of sustainable design principles.
• Experience and knowledge of Fire & Life Safety (FLS) principles.
• Proficient in the analysis, research and implementation of innovative technologies.
• Excellent command of English both written and spoken. Knowledge of other languages would be an advantage.
• Demonstrates a highly organized and systematic approach to delivering a project, with all required project management processes.
• Constantly seeks to streamline processes and procedures to increase quality and efficiency.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Previous background in creating a culture of empowerment and where others share knowledge, insights and learning.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of commercial decision making and risk management.

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