Technical Director - Architecture

Company Description

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Director of Architecture with a strong background in site supervision for a major project. This role will be responsible for overseeing the architectural aspects of the project, ensuring design integrity, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to manage and execute complex initiatives. The successful candidate will bring expertise in building codes, construction methods, and sustainable architecture, working closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure project milestones are met within scope, time, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site lead, supervising architectural components, ensuring construction aligns with design specifications, and coordinating real-time adjustments as needed.
• Provide leadership in reviewing architectural designs, drawings, and construction documents to ensure they meet technical and aesthetic standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients, maintaining clear and continuous communication on project progress, challenges, and resolutions.
• Ensure the quality of architectural work, conducting site inspections to verify compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory codes.
• Assist with budget reviews and track project milestones to maintain cost-effective project delivery within established timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or related field.
• Minimum of 20+ years’ experience in architecture, with at least 8+ in a supervisory role on either supervision or PMC contracts.
• Proficiency in design and project management software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, BIM), and familiarity with sustainable architecture practices.
• Strong understanding of building codes, safety regulations, and modern construction techniques,
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with an ability to collaborate across diverse project teams.
• Proven problem-solving skills, with experience in troubleshooting on-site construction and design issues.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10116393

Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Design

Work Location Model: On-Site

Legal Entity: AECOM Arabia