Projects Director -Architecture

Xarchitects

Directing the delivery of multiple projects in conjunction with the Owners and Design Director to ensure a seamless workflow from concept to close-out.

Managing the schedule, cost and delivery of multiple projects with the goal of achieving the targeted organizational benefits.

Involvement in Project Delivery in all phases aligning and reinforcing project management best practices.

Proactively identifies and manages project-related risk and undertakes remedial action when required.

Ensures the delivery process maximizes the benefits of existing and upcoming technology, tools, and techniques to ensure a high level of efficiency in delivery.

Directs overall project workload including: Project Assignment, Workload adjustment and ensuring of on-time delivery.

Drives continuous improvement of processes, skills, templates and service delivery.

Fosters a culture of technical excellence-in-delivery, that mutually reinforces the studio s design culture.

Monitors and enables Risk Management, Contract Documentation, Tendering & Evaluation

Manages the procurement of Sub-consultants through the project lifecycle

Monitors the contracts administration tasks related to on-going projects

Oversees the tender management phase of projects through to the award of contract

Risk Management participate in compilation of risk register and risk management plan for your project. Ensure that the risk register is reviewed regularly at team meetings and updated. Assist the associate / other seniors in updating and mitigating risks throughout the life of the project

Is well aware of the Organizational Process Assets (company standards and procedures) and takes measure to revise or update them when required with the consent of COO

Manage the commercial aspects of projects. Fully conversant with the contract terms and conditions, scope and deliverables.

Assigns and delivers within project deadlines and provides guidance.

Establishes and manages the annual team budget.

Ensures accurate project budgets are established and delivered.

Seeks ways to improve project estimates to lower and improve competitive project bids.

Maintain close commercial control of the project and notify and update finance of when invoices can be raised.

Ensure that contract with client is signed in an efficient and thorough manner. Help ensure that all sub-consultant contract documents are complete and signed.

Utilizes stakeholder mapping techniques to create a stakeholder engagement plan for each project at the initial phase

Monitors project communications with key stakeholders

Working with, directing, and building effective relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and sub-trades.Projects Director

Manages client expectations and demands, engages with client to articulate project development.

Works directly with clients to resolve business issues and drive customer experience.

Listens for and passes on client feedback to the team and senior management. Follows up the team to ensure client feedback is taken into consideration in the design.

Works closely with the Business Development team to provide input for technical and commercial proposals.

Respects client confidentiality and obtains management approval before sharing images and work they are working on.

Leads other staff members to follow X-Architect design and brand guidelines

Proactively demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired in the workplace.

Organizes internal training sessions for others to share knowledge, help develop skill levels and enhance understanding of project management and construction.

Builds and maintains an effective PM team through training, coaching and mentoring processes.

Creates a best place to work culture for all employees and helps foster an empathetic, can do attitude towards customers and projects.

Actively seeks professional development including leadership training internally and externally.

Open to the contribution of others, encourages team members to speak up and contribute.

Interview personnel as requested and provides timely feedback on candidate suitability.

Be an effective and efficient team leader, someone that the team can trust.

Possess a flexible working attitude (co-operative and agile) and work well within the team environment.

Accepts personal responsibility for maintaining X-Architects studio culture and guides others. Escalates issues as required.

Problem solving approach to team issues.

Transparent and effective communication with project team, seniors and support staff.

Professional, timely and positive communication with external parties including sub-consultants and client via various mediums.

Participates in team activities and staff events and motivates their team to join in

Champions the importance of the studio setting and guides their team to minimize their environmental impact while working by considering before printing, keeps office temperature maintained at the recommended degree, lights and electronic equipment turned off when not in use

Updates HR with documents as requested and in a timely manner. Takes responsibility for the validity of own documents including visa. Ensures all resource arrangements are informed and agreed with HR before proceeding. Has an awareness of UAE work regulations.

Interested in own and team health and well-being, contributes to office initiatives. Is aware of correct posture, managing eyes with computers/devices and stress management techniques and leads by example.

Respects office and team timing, and guides their team to do the same