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| Company: |
LBH Consultants |
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| Job Title: |
Architect |
| Job category: |
Architecture |
| Job Location: |
Kuwait |
| Job Reference Number: |
JGSK3 |
| Job Description: |
Job Title ARCHITECT Office
Department Architecture Grade: D
Reports to Head of Department (Departmental Matters)
Senior Architect or Project Architect (Project Matters)
Job purpose
To provide architectural services in support of the Project and/or Senior Architect and to supplement the other disciplines involved in projects from time to time.
May be tasked to take the leading role on special aspects of projects where the incumbent has recognised expertise.
Depending on the incumbents competence/experience, some of the duties listed below may not be entrusted to the architect without supervision and guidance until a satisfactory level of performance has been achieved.
Duties - include but are not limited to
Evaluate and interpret specific requirements from data received from the Project Architect and/or the Client to identify issues that may influence the development of concept designs.
Actively participate in the creation of architectural concept designs and prepare or arrange the preparation of the concept design drawings, other explanatory information, including electronic format, for presentation to the client.
Modify the approved concept designs into functional and efficient schematic arrangements working in conjunction with the other disciplines.
Prepare the required statutory authority submissions in the correct format in accordance with the agreed time schedules.
Prepare design development drawings and co-ordinate these with the other disciplines.
Prepare design/technical and other reports as directed by the Project and/or Senior Architect.
Write letters and memoranda, note and write the minutes of design and project co-ordination meetings.
Investigate specific items and prepare documents as directed by the Project and/or Senior Architect.
Prepare construction drawings and details, door and window schedules, finishes and materials schedules, outline specifications and any other documents required for the execution of the building works.
Conduct site inspections with the Project and/or Senior Architect and attend site meetings when required.
Evaluate the work performance of subordinates, give guidance, assistance and assessment whenever necessary to improve the capabilities and performance of subordinates and provide the Project and/or Senior Architect with regular work performance reports on all subordinate staff.
Keep up-to-date on architectural design trends, state-of-the-art construction technology, new building methods and new materials.
Supervisory Responsibilities
List number and titles of subordinates Limited to the projects on which the incumbent is working and as directed by the Project and/or Senior Architect.
Technical Architects and CAD Technicians up to 4 at a time on one project
Physical Demands of the job Office based, long hours. Attend occasional meetings with Project and/or Senior Architect with clients, contractors and other disciplines. Exposure to building sites on occasion.
Minimum Qualifications B.Arch, B.Sc (Arch) or Diploma in Architecture
Preferred Qualifications B.Arch
Registration required Professional Registration in the country of origin, Kuwait Society of Engineers and Kuwait Municipality.
Type of Experience required New graduates will be considered. Preferred 2 to 7 years post graduate experience in an architectural practice with proven exposure to most facets of architecture including preparing working drawings, draft specifications and schedules. Must be fully CAD literate (AutoCAD).
Behavioural Competencies required
Analytical Thinking
Professional Confidence
Flexibility
Teamwork / Cooperation
Self Management Customer / Client Service Orientation
Commitment to Learning
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
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Language Requirements: |
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| Employment Type: |
Full Time |
| Yearly Salary: |
Unspecified |
| Posting Date: |
2008-11-25 |
| Level of Education: |
Bachelor |
| Years of Work Experience: |
7 to 10 Years |
| Company: |
LBH Consultants |
| Contact Name: |
LBH Consultants |
| Contact Phone: |
01642 793461 |
| Preferred Method of Contact: |
No Preference |
| Preferred Language of Resume/Application: |
English |
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