Project Architect

Job description / Role

Working as Project Architect, you will be responsible for overseeing the entire design process on multi-disciplinary projects or assisting as a technical expert on specialized designs. Projects are varied and may include commercial, residential, tall tower and mixed-use developments. This position is a vital and integral part of our Design Division.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who can demonstrate experience in the following:
- Assessing the requirements of a project, including determining scope of work, budget and staffing.
- Thorough knowledge of construction materials, standards and codes in reviewing documents in various phases for design intent and a good understanding of architectural quality.
- Managing a large complex projects from design through construction document production and construction administration with a multi-disciplined team.
- Assigning, coordinating and reviewing work of project design team, including assessing progress against goals and identifying change of scope or additional services.
- Coordinating design submittals to various governmental agencies for obtaining required approvals and /or permits.
- Reviewing construction budgets based on experience and project scope.
- Assisting in the education and development of design staff and acting as resource for design questions.
- Prior user knowledge and understanding of Revit, with a demonstrable track record and understanding of BIM design and management processes.
- Maintaining positive client relationships and professional firm image.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.

Requirements

- Bachelors Degree in Architecture from an accredited institution along with a minimum of 10-15 years of related work experience.

- Membership of a professional Architectural Association such as RIBA or AIA is preferred. Prior experience gained within a Consultancy environment in the Gulf Region is advantageous.

About the Company

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 57 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is ranked by ENR in the Top 225 International Design Firms; in the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms; and by World Architecture as 50th largest global architecture firm and #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2021 WAS 100 Survey.

We invite you to join us.