Senior Site Architect

The Senior Site Architect is a key member of the key member of the PMC team. He acts as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, the contractor's site team. The jobholder monitors site progress and makes sure that the work carried is as per K&A specification and QC procedures. He processes daily site information, such as Submittals, RFI's and Shop drawings. The jobholder shall stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in the construction supervision space and adopt best practices, where applicable.

• Have proven experience in hospitality projects (5-star Hotels and Resorts operated by branded operators) for at least 5 years, reviewing and approving the shop drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans, and all site documents following the approved design packages.
• The Candidates shall have experience in reviewing the master planning and Interior design (ID) submissions
• Experience in the local market of KSA is required.

• 15+ years of experience in the construction industry
• The Candidates shall have experience working in consultancy firms. PMC is mandatory.

• Follow up with the Contractor to receive all contract documents before construction commencement.
• Attend internal and external project kick-off meetings as requested by the Associate Project Manager with clients and contractors.
• Prepare the breakdown of all items on the BOQ, taking into consideration materials cost, labor cost, testing, commissioning, overhead, and profit
• Follow up with the Contractor for copies of all documents that have been approved by the authorities
• Review material submittals and verify that they are abiding by K&A standards, project design and specifications, and local rules, codes, and regulations
• Review all shop drawings submitted by the contractor and ensure that all details are included.
• Review and approve all construction documents submitted by the contractor, including the quality documents such as Method statements, inspectionandtest plans, and all site documents following the approved design packages.
• Conduct a site inspection to ensure that the works are carried out as per the approved shop drawings and K&A standards.
• Provide all guidance and support to the site Architect while inspecting the work, materials, and delivery notes. etc.
• Support the Project Manager and the other team in the evaluation of the Contractor's claim or Variation orders, reviewing the cost breakdown for anyclaim,and provide solid feedback.
• Review and validate the contractor's daily reports including the reporting about the man-power, labour, equipment, and plants
• Reviewing and reporting about the material delivery notes.
• Support the PMC team in reviewing the contractor's payment application by validating the actual quantities.
• Work closely with the site engineer and the PMC team regarding the issuance of site instructions, site observation reports, and the preparation then closing of the Non-Conformance Reports.
• Supervise the filing and archiving of supervision files. Ensure the proper documentation of the project documents related to his discipline.
• Support the Project Manager in attending to correspondence letters.
• Assist the Project Manager in reviewing monthly contractors' payments.
• Implement corporate policies and procedures.
• Review the documents related to the RFI (Request for Information), responding to it in compliance with the related processes.
• Attend the Factory Acceptance Test and Field Acceptance Test (FATs) as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture Engineering
• Chartered Professional Engineering certification or equivalent is preferred
• Knowledge of construction supervision services
• Understanding of international engineering standards and codes
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong communication skills
• Good planning and organization skills
• Strong attention to details
• Strong time management skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written Arabic and English
• Strong awareness of the implementation of the quality management plan, quality control, and assurance process
• Strong awareness of all site construction documents. Proven experience in the application of the approved drawings, and technical submittals
• Ability to track the material logs and delivery milestones at sites.
• Proven experience in testing and commissioning activities and tracking of the snagging items.

• Support Project Managers with managing client relations and expectations, as needed
• Support Project Managers with responding to client clarifications on technical and contractual issues, as needed
• Support Project Managers with organizing inspections by third parties, as needed
• Ensure client satisfaction with construction supervision services

• Ensure responsibilities are fulfilled with a high quality and in a cost-effective manner

• Attend periodic training to further develop relevant skills
• Upload relevant deliverables, such as drawings, specifications, price lists, etc., into the K&A knowledge repository as per corporate policies and procedures