Architecture Department Manager

Job Description

• Manage and develop architecture engineering department to produce the required design drawings starting from schematic design , design phase, mood boards, up to the construction working details.
• Develop preliminary design and coordinate with other departments through the subsequent design stages.
• Manage the design process and qualify, appoint and direct Project Manager (where applicable), Project Engineer and different consultants through the Pre-Concept, Concept, Scheme and Detailed Design stages including full design of every part and component of the project by collaboration of all concerned parties.
• Interface with different stakeholders and consultants to obtain their requirements and ensure the timely communication of project information, materials and relevant data to different parties.
• Advise on the general approach to the layout, design and construction; and provide necessary documents to obtain required statutory approvals.
• Prepare / oversee the preparation of design briefs, studies of user requirements, technical aspects, site conditions, planning, design and building in use etc as necessary; and give appraisals and recommendations.
• Obtain owner approvals on different design stages and confirm cost and program compliance with investment case and to present designs.
• Oversee the preparation of, review and approve Tender Documents including drawings specifications, BoQs and any relevant production information in sufficient detail; hold pretender briefing for potential contractors to ensure they have a good project understanding; and obtain As Built drawings following the practical completion of the project.
• Interface with Operations team to obtain Operations Design input and develop Operational / Maintenance Strategy.
• Interface with the Commercial Management team to procure different services; manage RFPs under DM instructions; prepare tender documentation; manage cost engineering; negotiate contracts; approve and apply payments; and provide services and reports including change management; contract administration advice, and settle final consultants accounts to ensure transparency and adherence to AFGRE policies and procedures through different project stages.
• Provide the Marketing team with project information and graphic materials to develop and implement Marketing Strategy.
• Interface with the Sales and Leasing team to obtain Market Study and feedback and reflect the outputs on the project designs.

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