Architect Team Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Architectural Team Leader must develop concepts that require an in-depth knowledge of operations, production and design. Potential candidates should be able to multitask and communicate with staff members to ensure accuracy, quality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

– Revise and study project drawings, and determine, in coordination with Project Manager, relevant staffing needs to fulfill the design/shop-drawing related aspects of the project efficiently and effectively.

– Compare the project’s architectural and civil drawings to identify any gaps or conflicts, coordinate with Engineering Coordinator to tackle those issues.

– Conduct frequent meetings with the project’s client/consultant to coordinate the project’s architectural needs and requirements, solve any problems, or clarify technical issues.

– Support and supervise Junior Shop Drawing engineers (in head office and on site) to provide technical assistance and/or review, verify, and check drawings, forms, and designs.

– Prepare technical shop drawings, whenever required, on paper and digital format that respond to set technical specifications and quality standards and conform to recognized procedures.

-Liaise with projects’ sites teams to identify common inquiries and send Request For Information (RFIs) for the project consultant, to seek clarification regarding technical specifications and requirements.

– Conduct an initial Quantity Survey (QS) to support the Procurement department in determining the needed quantities to plan for subcontractors’ deals; and provide clarification for QS team on site whenever needed.

– Write and submit a monthly report for each project to the Project Manager and/or Engineering Manager to monitor and evaluate the project’s technical progress and performance with regards to Shop Drawing and Design.

– Report to the Project Manager and/or Engineering Manager, on frequent basis, the project’s technical progress and performance with regards to Shop Drawing and Design.

– Liaise with Senior Contracts & Invoices Engineer to provide relevant information needed for setting up and formulating contracts.

– Obtain and assemble all technical information, data, and drawings needed from relevant departments for full coordination of Shop Drawing across the Civil/Structure, Architectural, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) architectural designs.

– Responsible for the coordination between all disciplines.

Qualifications

MA / BA in Architecture