Site Landscape Architect
GHD
- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Resident Engineer in performing the contractual duties on site.
- Supervises of landscape and irrigation projects as well as soft and hard landscape works.
- Provides resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinates application of solutions to ensure progress on site.
- Coordinates process with other disciplines.
- Assists with selection of native plants appropriate their locality, exposure, aspects, soil, and landscape desires.
- Performs all aspects of garden installation, including hardscape, irrigation, and plant placement.
- Reviews shop drawing, Material submittal, Method statement, RFI response and As Built Drawing.
- Reviews technical submittal related to soft landscaping & hard landscape works.
- Prepares and presents work progress reports on daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- (If required) participates in landscaping design review and with design approving agencies including technical expertise in soft & hard landscaping works.
- Maintains records for activities on site including progress photos and ensure they are readily available for inspection as and when required.
- Prepares Surveillance Report(s) for deficiencies of work found at site that are believed to have failed or if the contractor is not complying with verbal instructions and subsequently complete a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) if required in view of the development of events.
- (if required) Designs irrigation system for landscape projects.
- Advise the project manager of any technical aspects that may affect construction progress, quality and the like.
- Continually review the contractor's construction schedule during the progress of site works.
- Hands on in monitoring the landscape works for conformance with the provisions of the contract documents and the procedures manual.
- Reviewing, and processing all relevant shop drawings and technical submittals.
- Monitors procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline.
- Undertake general project site observation / inspection of the works for Contractor's adherence to the approved shop drawings and Consultant's specification, good working practices, the construction schedule and health & safety.
- Be available to undertake off-site inspections of proposed materials as may be deemed necessary by the Project Manager.
- Lead the snagging and de-snagging process with an aim to progress the works to completion through this process.
- Attend project, site progress and any related technical meetings as directed by the project manager.
- Prepare draft site / engineer's instructions, relating to the project, as required and issue to the Project Manager.
- Provide advice to the Project Manager in regard to any variation costs that may be claimed by the Contractor during the course of the works.
- Oversee junior staff members for all landscape work and ensure that installation activities comply with contractual obligations and quality control standards.
- Ensures that the project quality control procedures are used and monitors it for improvement.
- Collaborates with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees.
- Reviews and interprets discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current re vision level and correct technical execution of the work.
- Performs works inspection requests and material inspection requests as required.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
- Degree in Urban Design or Landscape Architecture or related field.
- 10 years experience.
- Strong technical knowledge with the ability to resolve design issues on site.
- BIM360 skills desirable.
- Good knowledge of the building codes desirable.
- Cost estimation.
- Construction supervision
- Technical review of project documents
- Project execution
- Irrigation, Soft & Hard landscaping
- Regional experience is preferred.
- Authority registration is preferred.
- A professional who can manage and coordinate specialized activity, discipline or team of moderate size and complexity.
- UAE Driving Licence
- Pro-active in resolving issues.
- Good communications skill & relationship building.
- Good team player, systemic and organized, innovative & problem solving.