Senior Architect - Specifications Writer

Job Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

We are looking for Senior Architect/Specs Writer with good design skills, strong technical detailing skills, BIM capabilities who will own the design from inception through to completion of project and technical specs writing skills to join and collaborate with our DW PH Architecture and Urban Design Group.

Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Responsible for implementation of good BIM practices and culture throughout the UAE Operating Centre
• Interpret architectural, engineering, and interior design plans and prepare material lists and specifications to be used as standards by contractors related to building construction activities
• Analyze plans and details or diagrams, observe and makes notes on materials to prepare specifications for construction activities
• Write technical descriptions specifying material qualities and properties, utilizing knowledge of material standards, construction processes or manufacturing procedures
• Conduct quality reviews of construction documents while researching and preparing specifications
• Be aware of the products on the market, assisting in maintaining and developing the firm library of catalogues and other information for designers and architects to use
• Prepare project manuals including general conditions with an in-depth familiarity with the various contracts and client supplementary conditions
• Coordinate progress and bid set printing orders and assuring that documents are ready for printing, signing, sealing and distribution
• Assist and mentor staff on technical issues for both project and specification related issues
  
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Proven experience of which minimum 5 years must be working on Medium to Large Scale Projects
• Extensive experience from concept through to construction, across a range of project types including residential, commercial, hospitality, medical, leisure, education and high-rise developments. Previous site experience would be beneficial
• Proficiency in Revit, 3D rendering software utilizing a Revit or Sketchup is a requirement
• Middle East experience and working knowledge of design and construction practices specific to this region
• Very good knowledge and understanding of international building codes and standards
• Understands local material and aware of the Middle East market
• Worked in prior building construction settings, including but not limited to architecture firms, architecture‐engineering firms, construction management or specification consulting firms
  
  

This job offer can be based either in Makati, Quezon City, or Cebu City, depending on your home base/location.

Candidates must be a Filipino citizen or have the right to work in the Philippines.

About Us

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GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.