Senior Lead Architect

Position objective

Supervise the architectural engineering designs, develop technical quality of work and 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 and modern design practices with supervisory, site, cost estimate and 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 and follow up regular project status.

Manage and develop architectural team efficiency.

Oversee project activities by continuing and timely communication with the department head and project manager.

Communicate with all trades 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 to the whole project.

Conduct and attend all technical project meetings.

Conduct codes and regulation checks and assist the project manager in coordination with Cairo and Jeddah project teams.

Conduct timely review and coordination of documents for in-house quality control.

Continuously monitor 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 ensure availability of information to Cairo project manager and team members.

Report to project manager for regular evaluation of architectural work to catch and solve problems.

Report to project manager for any technical variation order.

Assign and mentor scope of architectural team and report to project manager.

Follow up and mentor progress of architectural work.

Be familiar with team members' capabilities and suggest training programs to improve staff performance.

Review and approve the technical quality of all work performed within the department.

Responsible for the annual evaluation for team members.

Perform any task of subordinates when necessary.

Act as project manager in case of his/her absence.

Meet time schedule and alert project manager to any problem affecting project program.

Requirements

Qualifications, skills, and abilities

Knowledge of AutoCAD and Excel is a must; REVIT is preferable.

Knowledge of other software, such as presentation and animation software and MS 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 to gather, develop, and apply 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.