Senior Architect
Darna for Real Estate & Construction is looking for a Senior Architect to join our Engineering Department.
This is a Technical Office role focused on architectural design development, technical documentation, multidisciplinary coordination, and construction support. The role is responsible for developing approved architectural designs into coordinated, detailed, and buildable project documentation, while providing technical guidance throughout construction.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop architectural designs from approved concepts and planning requirements into coordinated detailed design and construction documentation.
• Prepare and review architectural drawings and details, including plans, elevations, sections, internal elevations, schedules, and construction details, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and other disciplines to resolve interfaces, discrepancies, and clashes and ensure a fully coordinated design.
• Review technical and contract documentation, including drawings, specifications, and relevant project documents, and identify technical issues, discrepancies, and potential design or construction risks.
• Ensure constructability of architectural solutions, providing practical and coordinated details that can be effectively implemented on site.
• Review architectural technical submissions, including material submittals, samples, shop drawings, and proposed alternatives, ensuring compliance with the approved design and project requirements.
• Prepare and respond to RFIs and technical queries, and provide architectural solutions to design and construction issues arising during the project.
• Provide technical support to site teams, review site conditions and proposed solutions, and ensure construction is implemented in accordance with approved drawings and technical requirements.
• Prepare and review architectural quantity take-offs and material quantities, and provide the required technical information to support BOQs, cost control, and quantity verification.
• Lead and review the work of junior and mid-level architects, while maintaining drawing standards, document control, revision management, and the quality and completeness of architectural drawing packages.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in an architectural Technical Office, construction, contracting, or real estate development environment.
• Strong experience in architectural design development, detailing, and construction documentation.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and architectural detailing, with the ability to develop practical and buildable solutions.
• Proven experience in multidisciplinary coordination with structural, MEP, and other project disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and good working knowledge of Revit/BIM workflows.
• Good understanding of architectural BOQs, quantity take-offs, material quantities, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and review the work of junior and mid-level architects and manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Good written and spoken English.
Benefits
Social & Medical Insurance
Professional Development & Training Opportunities
Career Growth Opportunities
Job Details
Location: Nasr City, Cairo
Days Off: 2 days per week
