Senior Assistant Architect

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (General & SOP-Specific):

Technical Leadership:

• Lead the preparation and development of drawing packages (Tender, GFC) under the guidance of the Senior Architect/Design Head.
• Review, check, and correct drawings prepared by Assistant Architects and Jr. Assistant Architects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members regarding design detailing, material, construction methodologies, and drafting standards.
• Coordinate with all internal and external consultants (Structural, MEP, Interior) to resolve technical conflicts and clashes.

Project Coordination:

• Manage and adhere to project schedules and deadlines.
• Conduct and lead consultant coordination meetings, preparing and circulating Minutes of Meeting (MOM).
• Manage client approval comments, ensuring they are implemented and communicated effectively.
• Take overall responsibility for the timely execution of assigned projects and ensure quality checking .

Drawing & QA/QC:

• Review and approve drawings for internal issue .
• Ensure the final drawing set complies with all SOP Drawing Standards , Building Codes (NBC, KMC/NKDA), and regulations.
• Act as the primary checker in the Quality Control process for Working/GFC/Tender drawings and enforce a zero-error drawing policy.
• Ensure all QA/QC checklists and registers are maintained and signed off.

Client & Communication:

• Lead technical discussions with clients.
• Ensure all client communications adhere to professional email etiquette and reply within 24 hours.
• Escalate sensitive client matters or scope changes to the Senior Architect/Design Head/MD as per the Escalation Matrix

Site & Documentation:

• Oversee site inspections conducted by junior team members and verify execution against drawings.
• Ensure the preparation of comprehensive Site Visit Reports and Non-Compliance/Deviation Notices.
• Ensure all project documentation, including transmittals, approvals, and certificates, are archived