Provides state-of-the-art technical / management advice and recommendation, as well as defines / undertakes the procedures / processes required for implementation.
Manages and oversees all related project activities during design phase
Ensure that design is delivered in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance with the developed architectural and related design standards and regulations and in compliance with client's requirements, vision and strategy.
Manages strategic and operational responsibilities in regards of managing Design projects
Provide leadership in all relevant departmental functions.
Lead external & internal coordination pertinent to highway inception & design.
Review, comment / recommend acceptance or otherwise of related consultants' submissions.
Comprehensive responsibility for management and control of related functions in in-house projects, including detailed scope definition and initiation, work progress and completion and staff management.
Liaise with utilities providers and other stakeholders.
Performance of other related duties as per management instructions.
Supervise and control the activities of assigned personnel including allocating work and determining priorities
Performs supervisory functions and exercise authority at any level as directed by the management
Supervise a team of Engineers responsible for the review of designs
To assist in initiating new work and preparation of design briefs to consultants
Provision of technical advice
Overseeing / preparing design reports, management or any other reports as directed.
Essential skills and knowledgeÂ
BSc/BA degree in Architecture field from a recognized university.
Master's degree in a relevant field is Highly desirable
Professional qualification RIBA or equivalent is desirable
NFPA membership Desirable
Minimum of 10 years in Project management
20 years of demonstrable relevant experience in Architectural field projects, with satisfactory experience in all related disciplines
Working knowledge of written and spoken Arabic would be advantageous
Excellent written and verbal English language communication skills
Qualification in project management is an advantage