Job Description

Senior Architect/Planning Engineer**

**Bahrain**

**What You'll Be Doing**

+ Able to think creatively about the use of space, color, and movement. Effective presenter with the ability to persuade in communicating a design idea.

+ Programming Space planning 2D & 3D presentations, Mood boards Preparing specifications Detail-oriented Project coordination Technical design review

+ Specialist in space planning. Should have good experience in determining space requirements and development of workspace standards.

+ Conversant with products available in the market, suitable for high-to-medium end projects. Interfaces with suppliers as required.

+ Reviews supplier drawings and samples, and performs technical bid analyses.

+ Preparing and issuing drawings, specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.

+ Produce details to accurately reflect design concepts.

+ Project coordination - Communicate effectively with other design disciplines.

+ Technical design review - Review of design submittals for technical compliance with project requirements.

+ Strong planner, organizer, and problem solver with a proven record of excellence in total project process.

+ Effective, professional representative of the organization, with strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

+ Consistently meet project deadlines on time or prior to due date.

+ Project responsibility includes establishing the work scope, assisting in preparation of budget estimates and schedule, planning the work, providing technical direction, and reporting the work status to the Project Manager.

+ Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters and Junior Engineers working on the projects.

+ Should be team player, willing to lead as well as be a part of a team, focused on delivering the task as expected by the PM.

**What Required Skills You'll Bring**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Architecture with minimum (10) years' experience.

+ Conversant in the use of engineering software packages such Autocad, Photoshop, Sketchup, or other visualization software required for preparation of drawings & presentations.

+ Sound knowledge of relevant local (KSA / BH) and international standards and codes of practice.

+ Understanding of quality and safety aspects of the design development process. Able to implement QA/QC procedures for submittals.

+ Experience in a technical lead capacity in utilities design & construction of similar large scale, drainage, sewerage, surface & ground water and road networks projects would be an advantage

+ Bahraini driving license holders will be preferred, but not mandatory.

**What Desired Skills You'll Bring**

+ The Senior Architect / Planning Engineer key responsibilities include conducting architectural studies, developing design concepts and design criteria as per Client goals, preparing related reports, sourcing products and materials, determining costs, and complying with design standards and building codes.

+ Ability to coordinate, corporate and communicate with internal and external Statutory Bodies, department, government agencies, stakeholders in respect of acquiring necessary consents and approval on design and construction.

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start:**

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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