Senior Site Architect (Real Estate)

We are looking for a Senior Site Architect for a government affiliated entity based in the UAE. Location – Sharjah, UAE Salary – 30,000 AED/month + benefits Qualifications & Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master’s preferred). • Minimum 15 years of experience, with 5+ years in senior coordination and site roles. • Strong UAE experience with authority approval processes (Sharjah Municipality, SEWA, Civil Defence). • Proven track record in architectural design management, detailing, façade systems, and fit-out execution. Key Skills & Competencies: • Advanced review and coordination of architectural packages from concept to IFC. • Expert in detailing, joinery, finishes, and architectural fit-out delivery. • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit/BIM, MS Office, and project documentation workflows. • Excellent cross-disciplinary coordination with technical and construction teams. • Strong team leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement. • Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and UAE regulatory frameworks. General Responsibilities Across All Stages: • Lead architectural design reviews, technical coordination, and site supervision across multiple projects. • Ensure architectural deliverables meet aesthetic, functional, and compliance benchmarks in accordance with the company’s standards. • Manage materials selection, joinery detailing, and façade systems through design and construction. • Supervise site architects and ensure technical consistency, quality, and productivity across project phases. • Coordinate with MEP, structural, infrastructure, ID, and landscape disciplines. • Engage with Sharjah authorities (Municipality, SEWA, Civil Defence) to facilitate permits, NOCs, and resolve jurisdictional issues. • Support risk management through early detection of design, site, or interface issues. • Maintain structured documentation and performance reporting (KPIs, dashboards). • Mentor site teams and enforce accountability in execution and communication. • Ensure quality control, mock-up validation, and adherence to IFC drawings during construction. • Manage handover documentation, authority approvals, and DLP rectifications. Key Responsibilities by Project Phase: Initiation Stage • Align development briefs, KPIs, and architectural goals with strategic project objectives. • Contribute to zoning analysis, FAR reviews, and integration of architecture with master plans. • Define architectural scope in consultant RFPs and support technical evaluation of consultants. • Propose early-stage material and fit-out strategies to support feasibility and constructability. Design Stage • Oversee consultant submissions from concept through IFC, ensuring multidisciplinary coordination and regulatory compliance. • Lead BIM-based design integration and manage value engineering to enhance cost, performance, and execution. • Review façade systems, interior fit-out details, and joinery to uphold architectural design intent. • Issue consolidated technical feedback and track consultant performance and design deliverables. Tendering Stage • Review architectural BOQs, drawings, and specifications; coordinate with QS and procurement for tender issuance. • Support bid evaluation (technical and commercial) and advise on subcontractor selection for architectural packages. • Validate completeness and constructability of fit-out, finishes, and façade scope in tender documents. Construction Stage • Supervise architectural execution on-site, ensuring adherence to IFC drawings, materials specs, and interface detailing. • Lead architectural coordination with construction teams and resolve RFIs, NCRs, and inter-discipline clashes. • Ensure site readiness for consultant inspections and authority clearances. • Validate finishes, mock-ups, and material installations meet project standards and client expectations. Handover & Close-Out Stage • Oversee final architectural snagging, third-party certifications, and authority approvals. • Ensure submission of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, and close-out documentation. • Coordinate handover with QA/QC, consultants, FM teams, and clients. • Document lessons learned, and prepare technical close-out and PMO audit reports. Defects Liability Period (DLP) • Monitor and manage rectification of DLP issues related to architecture and finishes. • Coordinate contractor rework and re-inspections to ensure compliance. • Prepare DLP close-out records and support retention release activities. About the Role: We are looking for a Senior Site Architect to lead architectural design review, construction oversight, material coordination, and fit-out execution across multiple large-scale development projects in Sharjah. The role spans the full project lifecycle initiation to post-handover and involves active coordination with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure delivery of buildable, compliant, and high-quality architecture. Show more Show less

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master’s preferred). Minimum 15 years of experience, with 5+ years in senior coordination and site roles. Strong UAE experience with authority approval processes (Sharjah Municipality, SEWA, Civil Defence). Proven track record in architectural design management, detailing, façade systems, and fit-out execution.

Lead architectural design reviews, technical coordination, and site supervision across multiple projects. Ensure architectural deliverables meet aesthetic, functional, and compliance benchmarks in accordance with the company’s standards. Manage materials selection, joinery detailing, and façade systems through design and construction. Supervise site architects and ensure technical consistency, quality, and productivity across project phases. Coordinate with MEP, structural, infrastructure, ID, and landscape disciplines. Engage with Sharjah authorities (Municipality, SEWA, Civil Defence) to facilitate permits, NOCs, and resolve jurisdictional issues. Support risk management through early detection of design, site, or interface issues. Maintain structured documentation and performance reporting (KPIs, dashboards). Mentor site teams and enforce accountability in execution and communication. Ensure quality control, mock-up validation, and adherence to IFC drawings during construction. Manage handover documentation, authority approvals, and DLP rectifications.