Architect Authority Project Coordinator

Job Opportunity: Architect (Authority/Project Coordinator)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (B. Arch).

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Revit Architecture, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Expertise in Arabic/English documentation, translation, and correspondence.
• Preferably a native Arabic speaker with excellent English communication skills.

Key Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of local authority regulations and portals in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi, including submission processes and formats.
• A valid UAE driving license.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant role.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Project Coordination:

• Actively contribute to controlling projects from initial proposal to BCC.
• Formulate and execute strategies for obtaining timely approvals, including exception approvals.
• Collaborate with the Business and Management Team to ensure client requirements align with authority regulations.

1. Authority Liaison:

• Lead transactions with local authorities across the UAE based on project locations (Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, etc.).
• Spearhead preparation and review of authority submissions (online/physical).
• Attend technical discussions at municipalities and liaise with local authorities to obtain approvals.
• Maintain and update a checklist of required approvals and NOCs.

1. Design Compliance:

• Review designs to ensure compliance with relevant codes and authority requirements.
• Provide solutions conforming to authority requirements and assist with exception approvals as needed.

1. Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain project documents for authority submissions, approvals, correspondence, minutes of meetings, etc.
• Update the team on existing and new authority regulations and maintain a comprehensive record.

1. Team Support:

• Guide the design team to ensure accuracy and compliance with authority requirements.
• Contribute to concept design, schematic design, detailed design, and construction documents.
• Share updated authority guidelines with other architects/engineers and provide training.

1. Additional Responsibilities:

• Travel to sites for inspections and surveys.
• Assist HR with technical interviews for the Design department.
• Contribute to the company’s Data Insights and Lessons Learned Database.
• Collaborate with the technology team to integrate and automate authority processes and requirements.

Skills Expected:

• Proficiency in Revit, PowerPoint, InDesign, Illustrator, and the Adobe Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Creative thinker with strong decision-making and negotiation skills.

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply.