Architect

Pace is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm based in the Middle East which provides architecture, engineering, and planning services. We assist national governments, international organisations, and private sector companies in delivering successful and local solutions with global expertise. Founded in 1968 in Kuwait City, we build on our fifty-five-year legacy by continuing to contribute positively and ethically to the development and shaping of our societies. As one of the region’s largest privately owned design and engineering consultancies, we currently employ more than 750 professionals and operate internationally in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

About the Role

• To assist the Sr. Architect in managing, coordinating and reviewing the submitted architectural technical documents. From project initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to deadlines, budgets, quality requirements and contract obligations in order to fulfil client requirements.
• Ensure that the design intent is maintained throughout the project. With the ability to lead a team of Junior Architects and Inspectors in supervising the construction activities and develop comprehensive architectural solutions to resolve technical issues at site.

What you will be doing

• Approve Minutes of Meetings prepared by the Contract Administrator for comments made by self.
• Attend various off site inspections including out of country inspection for review of specific material/samples, mock-ups, testing, etc. as per the contract document.
• Assist in resolving any issues raised by contractors (e.g. requirements for time extensions, change order requests, variations etc); make recommendations to the Resident Engineer as appropriate.
• Conduct supervision responsibilities in adherence to guidelines as indicated in the PACE Supervision Manual; ensure that supervision guidelines are being always adhered by site architects.
• Coordinate all project contract documents with other site architects and engineers before construction activities commence.
• Contribute to managing the health and safety of all on‑site personnel; report any observed safety violations to the Resident Engineer and/or Safety Inspector (if available).
• Ensure that all materials delivered on site are being adequately stored and protected as per manufacturer’s recommendations in order to avoid damage of materials.
• Ensure that the contractors submittals to local ministries are carried out in a timely manner as specified in contract documents.
• Ensure that related works non compliance to the CCS is communicated to the Resident Engineer on a timely basis in order to avoid any delays in construction.
• Ensure the maintaining of onsite quality control (e.g. through thorough testing of materials and verifying of materials, adequate storage of materials, contractor’s submittal of written undertakings, warranty and protection of installed systems etc.).
• Lead the snagging procedure after substantial completion of construction activities have ended; ensure that a snag list is prepared based on defective/outstanding works for the contractor to rectify, repair and complete for re‑inspection.
• Lead in resolving design and technical coordination issues with Finishes, Structure, Electro‑mechanical, landscape, etc. on the project.
• Notify the Resident Engineer of any discrepancies identified against contract documents in order for corrective action to be taken.
• Participate in preparing progress reports and in verifying costs related matters in order to finalize monthly payment certificates.
• Review and assess contractors’ and subcontractors’ pre‑qualifications, inspect their showrooms, workshop/factory as and when required.
• Review related as‑built drawings provided by contractors prior to their submittal to local ministries for approval and for final construction record purposes.
• Review related construction materials, technical data and material and finishes samples submitted by contractors; ensure compliance against ministerial requirements and technical specifications.
• Review related items within the contractor’s construction schedule (CCS) in coordination with the Planning Engineer (e.g. shop drawing submittal log, procurement schedule, and material submittal log etc.) prior to its approval by the Resident Engineer.

Required Experience

• 10 years minimum experience in similar role.
• Knowledge of construction industries and building including health and safety related international standards and codes, plus those applicable and adopted by government of Kuwait.
• Knowledge of national and local ministerial regulations, standards and performance criteria.
• Knowledge of supervision Manual CADD – practice and knowledge of major CAD applications.
• Knowledge of contract documents, architectural and supervision agreements, fundamental understanding of the principles of contract and administration.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.

Certifications & Memberships

• Saudi Council of Engineers (SSE) Membership or any local engineer's society membership, i.e. CRPEP (for Bahrain).
• Advanced at project coordination.
• Has a proven ability at team management.
• Can lead, develop and motivate a team of site architects, assigning roles and responsibilities to deliver the project.
• Assist in the training of new joiners and more junior employees.
• Uphold the health and safety policy and processes with the architects and engineers working on site.
• Operate as a team player.
• Be creative and innovative in their approach to work.
• Be precise and detail oriented.
• Demonstrate coordination skills with effective time management skills.
• Be results and solution oriented.
• Can communicate effectively, using adept interpersonal skills to lead others.