Site Architect

Job Description

""At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. WSP is looking for a Senior Site Architect for a major infrastructure project in Riyadh. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the architectural project deliverables are successfully delivered on time.""

Responsibilities

• Manage the project and supervise teams to successfully deliver high quality Architectural projects in line with the Project Life Cycle and client requirements by coordinating with the local / international building codes authority regulations i.e IBC,NBC,NFPA, FLS, Civil defense, BS-EN,SBC,etc.
• Responsible for the overall management of the project internally and lead interface with the client project team regarding all site architectural matters
• Review quality of work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards
• Ensure that the architectural project deliverables are on time, within required level of quality
• Review architectural designs shop drawings materials method statements samples and ensure adherence to the concept & IFC drawings throughout the site construction process.
• Ensure the samples are well reviewed for client requirements and coordinate with client approving authority / PMC prior issuing approval to the contractor.
• Ensure standard architectural specifications are maintained and kept up-to-date.
• Ensure employer requirements are implemented.
• Initiate and participate in design reviews in alignment with the QMS system
• Coordinate with Design Architect for all combined or related architectural packages & site queries.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree educated, fully qualified Architect with over 15 years post graduate working experience and 8 years in KSA or GCC supervision role, preferably with a recognized global architectural consultancy or reputed contracting company
• Previous experience of working as a site-based architect. Essentially having detailed knowledge of post contract supervision role and responsibilities related to review of contractor’s shop drawings, submittals and site inspection procedures coordinate with the client & PMC representing the company
• Experience with Local Authorities regulations, IBC & NBC codes, coordinate with FLS & civil defense code compliances.
• Review architectural designs shop drawings materials submissions, method statements, materials samples and ensure adherence to the concept & IFC drawings throughout the site construction process.
• Working knowledge of Autocad, Revit, Navisworks, BIM
• Experience of working on commercial / residential high rise / tall tower building projects.
• Excellent written and communication skills in the English language. Able to build excellent client relations through my communication and multi-disciplinary coordination skills