Senior Architect

SETS International

The Senior Architect has a thorough understanding and experience in the architectural design field and provide technical leadership, oversight, and interdisciplinary coordination on architectural design projects.

• Provide technical subject matter expertise to project team members during all stages of design delivery in coordination with Unit Managers and Project Managers
• Provide technical subject matters expertise to clients during proposal stage and in client meetings during design delivery
• Support, review and provide expert input on project data collection to the project team, as needed
• Refine selected design options into schematic and draft final designs, including all required drawings and reports
• Closely work with project teams for reviewing design deliverables, including conducting detailed reviews and checks
• Verify that applicable codes and engineering standard practices are being met
• Closely work with Project Managers for the review and validation of design deliverables with clients and authorities, capturing feedback and obtaining approval
• Liaise with other departments/units to ensure a proper design coordination
• Prepare reports documenting all findings, conclusions and recommendations resulting from the analysis
• Oversee junior-level staff in the preparation of calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and presentations
• Support Project Managers in managing external suppliers and subcontracts and in ensuring the adherence of their deliverables with the project scope, schedule and budget
• Provide support to Project Managers in developing periodic progress reports
• Support Project Managers with the management of client relations and expectations, as needed
• Support Project Managers in client presentations and workshops
• Conduct QA/QC on design deliverables
• Support in conducting close-out activities and derive lessons learned
• Provide assistance in conducting training sessions
• Represent SETS at the key industry events and conferences

• Bachelor s Degree in Architecture
• Master's degree in Architecture or in a related field is preferred
• LEED credential is plus
• Strong knowledge of simulation software s such as AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs
• Proficiency in Photoshop and SketchUp
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic; French is a plus
• 8+ years of experience in architectural design