Job Title: Lead Architect – Hospital
Location: Kuwait
DETAILED ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Project RE & ARE and top management in formulating plans to guide the architectural tasks in the respective project
Conduct supervision responsibilities in adherence to guidelines as indicated in the client’s Supervision Manual; ensure that supervision guidelines are being adhered to by site architects at all times
Review and assess contractors’ and subcontractors’ pre-qualifications, inspect their showrooms, workshop/factory as and when required
Make recommendations to the Resident Engineer regarding the selection and approval of sub-contractors in coordination with and through consultations with owner/client representatives
Review and understand all project contract documents (drawings, shop drawings, composite coordinate service shop drawings, specifications, contract documents etc.); coordinate with other site architects and engineers before construction activities commence
Notify the Resident Engineer of any discrepancies identified against contract documents in order for corrective action to be taken
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
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
Review related construction materials, technical data and material and finishes samples submitted by contractors; ensure compliance with ministerial requirements and technical specifications.
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
Inspect related procured construction materials delivered to the site, to ensure compliance with ministerial requirements and specifications/contract documents/approvals
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 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.)
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)
Attend meetings (e.g. progress meetings, coordination and specially called meetings with clients etc.) as and when required.
Lead in resolving design and technical coordination issues with Finishes, Structure, Electro-mechanical, landscape, etc. on the project.
Approve Minutes of Meetings prepared by the Contract Administrator for comments made by self
Participate in preparing progress reports and in verifying costs related matters in order to finalize monthly payment certificates
Ensure that the contractor's submittals to local ministries are carried out in a timely manner as specified in contract documents
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.
Review related as-built drawings provided by contractors prior to their submittal to local ministries for approval and for final construction record purposes
Job Details
| Posted Date: | 2018-10-24 |
| Job Location: | Al Kuwait, Kuwait |
| Job Role: | Architecture |
| Company Industry: | Architecture; Construction; Engineering |
Preferred Candidate
| Career Level: | Mid Career |
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