Site Architect - Villas & Buildings

About the role

KEO, an AEP/PMCM firm recognised as a top international design and project management and construction management firm, is looking for a Site Architect to join its team in Abu Dhabi. The role represents the firm in communications with the client, design consultants and contractor after contract award, and covers villa and building projects.

Key responsibilities

• Represent the firm in communications with the client, design consultants and contractor from post-contract award on assigned projects.
• Technically assess contractor submittals against discipline-focused strategy and procedures, contract specifications and approved design.
• Review architectural and interior design packages, including drawings, specifications and other documentation prepared by the client's design consultants.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with the client so that program and project requirements are met.
• Ensure delivery of the contracted Design and Construction Management services.
• Manage and direct the development of project schedules across procurement, planning, design and construction.
• Ensure compliance with KEO internal processes and procedures.

Required profile

• 10 years of work experience, with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Extensive experience executing villa and building projects in the UAE (essential).
• Previous experience managing procurement of large design and build projects.
• Prior experience ensuring projects and programs meet financial objectives.

Required skills

• Strong leadership, people and management skills and business acumen.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Time management, task prioritisation and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

What we offer

• Competitive package and benefits.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Internal global mobility and career development.
• On-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics.
• Sports days, fun runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean-ups.
• Individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship and employee referral rewards.
• Mentoring and coaching programmes and in-house on-demand learning courses.