AECOM

Site Architect - (Buildings Experience)

Dubai, UAEPosted 2 months ago

Salary
AED 15k–25k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

Lead and manage the design development of RTA infrastructure projects including roads, interchanges, utilities, drainage, structures, and associated works in accordance with RTA standards and guidelines. Review, coordinate, and approve design deliverables at various stages including concept, preliminary, detailed, and IFC designs. Ensure all designs comply with RTA manuals, Dubai Authority requirements (DM, DEWA, Etisalat, Du), and applicable international standards. Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities including highways, traffic, structures, drainage, utilities, lighting, ITS, and landscaping. Review and provide technical input on design calculations, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and cost estimates. Manage design interfaces between roadworks, utilities, structures, and existing infrastructure to eliminate clashes and design conflicts. Review and respond to RTA design review comments, ensuring timely incorporation and closure. Liaise directly with RTA Engineering, Traffic, and Safety departments during design development and approvals. Ensure compliance with road safety audit requirements, traffic staging, and temporary traffic management design. Support preparation and review of authority submissions, NOCs, and permits related to RTA projects. Participate in design coordination meetings, technical workshops, and value engineering sessions. Identify design risks and propose innovative, cost-effective, and constructible solutions. Provide technical support during tender stage, including responding to queries, addenda, and clarifications. Support construction teams by reviewing RFIs, design changes, and technical queries during execution. Mentor junior engineers and ensure design deliverables meet quality, schedule, and RTA approval timelines. Ensure proper document control and adherence to the project Design Management Plan and QA/QC procedures. Contribute to preparation of as-built drawings and design closeout documentation.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the UAE Knowledge with the local authority procedure, standards and regulations in UAE is essential. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Must have building project experience in Dubai Bachelor's in architecture

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the design development of RTA infrastructure projects including roads, interchanges, utilities, drainage, structures, and associated works in accordance with RTA standards and guidelines. Review, coordinate, and approve design deliverables at various stages including concept, preliminary, detailed, and IFC designs. Ensure all designs comply with RTA manuals, Dubai Authority requirements (DM, DEWA, Etisalat, Du), and applicable international standards. Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities including highways, traffic, structures, drainage, utilities, lighting, ITS, and landscaping. Review and provide technical input on design calculations, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and cost estimates. Manage design interfaces between roadworks, utilities, structures, and existing infrastructure to eliminate clashes and design conflicts. Review and respond to RTA design review comments, ensuring timely incorporation and closure. Liaise directly with RTA Engineering, Traffic, and Safety departments during design development and approvals. Ensure compliance with road safety audit requirements, traffic staging, and temporary traffic management design. Support preparation and review of authority submissions, NOCs, and permits related to RTA projects. Participate in design coordination meetings, technical workshops, and value engineering sessions. Identify design risks and propose innovative, cost-effective, and constructible solutions. Provide technical support during tender stage, including responding to queries, addenda, and clarifications. Support construction teams by reviewing RFIs, design changes, and technical queries during execution. Mentor junior engineers and ensure design deliverables meet quality, schedule, and RTA approval timelines. Ensure proper document control and adherence to the project Design Management Plan and QA/QC procedures. Contribute to preparation of as-built drawings and design closeout documentation.

Skills

  • RTA standards
  • design development
  • design coordination
  • multidisciplinary coordination (highways, traffic, structures, drainage, utilities, lighting, ITS, landscaping)
  • BOQs and cost estimates
  • QA/QC procedures
  • NOCs and permits (RTA related)
  • tender support
  • RFIs and design changes
  • value engineering
  • as-built drawings
  • document control
  • design review and approvals
  • stakeholder liaison (RTA, DM, DEWA, Etisalat, Du)

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