Architecture Director

• Develop Trojena Projects architecture design style and ensures implementation across regions.
• Responsible as part of the senior management team for delivering Projects Architecture Management mandate, including stakeholder engagement internally and externally.
• Managing the design by creative approach and aesthetic design.
• Design delivery from concept design to completion.
• Responsible to deliver the design of various architectural typologies: residential, mixed use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, civic and cultural, etc.
• Manage architectural design consultants to deliver Trojena Projects architectural content and context.
• Strong ability to prepare, develop and edit drawings and presentations.
• Supervise the production of visualization, pre-concept, concept, developed and detailed design.
• Acts as Lead reviewer of qualitative architectural design review process, providing analysis, comment, and recommendation to executive management.
• Management and oversight of Senior Architects, Architects, Designers within the department and across different sectors/departments.
• Draft comprehensive architectural sets from concept until detailed design documents.
• Manages Design and Asset Brief compliance, completeness and accuracy, including design coordination within architecture and across disciplines.
• Lead, develop and review architectural asset briefs.
• Prepare SoW, specifications, reports and related data tables.
• Lead and develop design manuals, standard design documents.
• Manages preparation of and checks materials schedules and sample boards and mock-ups.
• Manages preparation of and checks FF&E schedules and sourcing, including samples and mock-ups as appropriate.
• Understanding materiality and its specifications.
• Understanding Public realm design and application.
• Technical detailing and construction administration experience.
• Ability to solve design issues in a creative and pragmatic way by developing multiple designs options that meet the design approach and budget.
• Manage communication, coordination, and management of consultants, contractors, various NEOM departments/sectors.

• Embrace NEOM's culture and Values https://www.neom.com/en-us/about
• Act with honesty and integrity by following best practices, and upholding the robust standards and expectations set out in NEOM's Code of Conduct.
• Maintain fair, ethical and professional work practices in accordance with NEOM's Values and Code of Conduct.

• 12+ years of post-graduate outstanding architectural design and management experience.
• Proven related experience in an Architectural Practice, including management of international design consultants across sectors and typologies.
• Experience working in signature architecture design studios.
• Design experience in various architectural types: residential, mix use, commercial, public, healthcare, educational, etc.
• Experience and extensive knowledge on design and construction materials and their application.
• Design experience of public realm design and application.
• Extensive project experience with emphasis on large projects and programs.
• Experience in Middle East is appreciated.
• Understanding of financial and commercial management of projects.
• Full understanding of risk management and ability to transmit the same to others.
• Understanding of scope definition, interface and ability to transmit the same to others.
• Full knowledge of international standards, policies, codes and procedures and ability to transmit the same to others.
• Knowledge of international and local codes, regulations and submission requirements.
• Developed knowledge of Sustainable Design principles.
• Participating in architectural and design international competitions, exhibitions, etc.
• Excellent conceptual and design skills, with emphasis on aesthetics.
• Fluent in writing and speaking English, spoken and written.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, communication with clarity, purpose and accuracy.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to negotiate,
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Flexibility and attitude towards company objectives.
• Cordial relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Commitment to innovation and design excellence.
• Outstanding presentation skills.
• Excellent ability in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite; Grasshopper and V-Ray is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of products, materials, zoning / building codes and construction methods.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines on budget and on time.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative in response to direction from project managers, directors and partners
• A team player, with a flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working and collaborating

• B.Arch or B.Sc. in Architecture from a recognized university
• Postgraduate in Architecture or Urban Design
• International accreditation (RIBA, AIA, or equivalent)

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