Site Architect

Job Description

With more than 14000 people around the globe, GHD is one of the world’s leading professional services companies operating in the global markets of water, energy and resources, environment, property and buildings, and transportation. Serving clients across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD people share a passion for exceeding the expectations of our clients and contributing to their success.

We are looking for a Site Architect to provide support and assistance to the Resident Engineer and oversee processes associated with the Contruction stages of the project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination process with other disciplines.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in performing the contractual duties on site.
• Processing of contract documents & assist contract administration.
• Provides resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinates application of solutions to ensure progress on site.
• Advise the Project Manager / Resident Engineer of any technical aspects of the architectural works that may affect construction progress, quality and the like.
• Hands on in monitoring the interior architectural works for conformance with the provisions of the contract documents and the procedures manual.
• Reviewing, and processing all shop drawings and architectural technical submittals.
• Answering RFI’s related to interior and architecture.
• Review construction submittals from project inception to close-out.
• Review Contractors installation method statements.
• Review Contractors shop drawings against the design [tender] drawings for compliance with the design intent and return to project manager with appropriate comments / approval.
• Review Contractors material proposals against specified technical performance requirements and advise the Project Manager on the appropriateness of the proposals.
• Review Contractors proposed sub contractor(s) associated with the engineering works from a technical standpoint.
• Monitors procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline.
• Undertake general project site observation / inspection of the works for Contractors adherence to the approved shop drawings and Consultants specification, good working practices, the construction schedule and health & safety.
• Lead the snagging and de-snagging process with an aim to progress the works to completion through this process.
• Attend project, site progress and any related technical meetings as directed by the project manager.
• Prepare draft site / engineers instructions, relating to the project, as required and issue to the Project Manager.
• Provide advice to the Project Manager about any variation costs that may be claimed by the Contractor during the course of the works.
• Oversee architects and inspectors for all architectural work and ensure that installation activities comply with contractual obligations and quality control standards.
• Ensures that the project quality control procedures are used for the construction supervision works and monitors it for improvement.
• Collaborates with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees.
• Reviews and interprets discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current re vision level and correct technical execution of the work.
• Performs works inspection requests and material inspection requests as required to support the project.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• External Communications: Help others get the most out of external communications systems by offering support and advice.
• Construction Management: Supervise others on a construction project, working within established operational systems.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organizations health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Work Scheduling and Allocation: Assign short-term work schedules to a team of subordinates in order to achieve expectations while following established timelines.
• Leadership and Direction: Communicate the local action plan; explain how this relates to the functions strategy and action plan and to the broader organizations mission and vision; motivate people to achieve local business goals.
• Performance Management: Respond to personal objectives and use performance management systems to improve personal performance; or monitor the performance of the team, allocate work and review completion, take appropriate corrective action to ensure timeliness and quality, and contribute to formal individual performance management and appraisal.
• Organizational Capability Building: Provide coaching to team members to develop their skills.
• Quality Assurance: Plan and coordinate testing and inspection of products and processes. Implement corrective actions or continuous improvement initiatives and monitor them to make sure they are effective.
• Operational Compliance: Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organizations policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
  
  

Education

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Level
  
  

Experience

• General Experience: Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others (Over 3 years to 6 years)
• Managerial Experience: Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues (7 to 12 months)
  
  

Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges- with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

At GHD, we celebrate the power of a multicultural workforce and champion individual achievement. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees—regardless of background, identity, or experience. We believe that diversity drives innovation, and we welcome the unique perspectives that each team member brings to our organization.

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