Title:
Senior Architect
Job Title: Senior Architect
Company: KBR
Project: Majnoon
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Employment Type: Full-time, Contract
About Company
"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!
The KBR team delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."
Key Responsibilities
- Manage architectural design packages from concept through construction.
- Contribute to schematic design (SD),(FEED) and design development (DD) deliverables, design presentations, and coordinating with consultants
- Produce and review architectural drawings, plans, coordinate contractors and consultants, manage shop drawings, and attend progress meeting and specifications; ensure accuracy and constructability.
- Coordinate with engineers, consultants, and stakeholders to integrate architectural solutions.
- Maintain design quality and compliance with codes, client standards, and best practices.
- Conduct site visits and inspections as required to monitor quality and design intent.
- Mentor junior architects and provide technical guidance.
- Prepare presentations, reports, and documentation for clients and project teams.
- Demonstrate strong multitasking ability by supporting multidisciplinary projects, including assisting with civil drawings and coordination tasks when required.
Skills & Tools
- Advanced proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, 3D Max , Navisworks and BIM coordination.
- Experience with visualization tools such as Rhino, Enscape, Lumion,Twinmotion, Adobe Suite
- Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and quality standards in the region.
- Understanding of Civil/Structural Design drawings
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Architecture or related field.
- Experience with large-scale/mixed-use projects and regional work preferred.
- Minimum of 10-15+ years of experience in architectural and site planning, with a focus on large-scale Industrial projects
- Proven track record of successful project delivery and client satisfaction
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex design concepts to diverse audiences
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Familiarity with construction methodologies and materials
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
- Reporting: Prepare and present progress reports to clients and stakeholders, highlighting any deviations from the plan and proposed solutions.