Lead Technical Architect

Roles and responsibilities

Lead Technical Architect is responsible to review, coordinate & verify all project’s design drawings disciplines together and conclude /clarify any point of issue; within the time set for the review. Also, he should have the knowledge and make sure that all detailed drawings done / closed properly against the right design standard details and Authorities requirements. In addition, technical engineers have adequate knowledge to review, clarify and advise for any technical inquiry (RFI) receiving during the project life cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Experience in Construction Projects’ Coordination: The candidate should have the ability to review, coordinate & verify all project’s design drawings disciplines together and conclude /clarify any point of issue; within the time set for the review.
• Experience in Construction Details: Should have the knowledge and make sure that all detailed drawings done / closed properly against the right design standard details and Authorities requirements, in full coordination with the Design team.
• Understanding and distinguishing various building & construction materials to verify and compare what is in the drawings against the project documents such as: Specs & BoQ (Packaging review)
• Adequate knowledge to review, clarify and advise for any technical inquiry receiving during the project life cycle (form design stage up to handover the project).
• Ability to review drawings in BIM format and orienting any clashing may happened between all design drawings disciplines.
• Prepare & advise for any required technical detail that supported design team.
• Keep up with what’s new in the construction world.
• Will review both designs and technical details and head for small group of 12 reviewers

Desired candidate profile

. Technical Leadership and Strategy

• Architectural design and planning: Lead the architectural design and blueprinting of complex systems, ensuring that they meet both current and future business needs.
• Technology roadmaps: Develop and maintain technology roadmaps that outline the direction for system architecture, software platforms, and technology stacks.
• Solution development: Oversee the design and implementation of technical solutions, ensuring that they are scalable, secure, and meet the performance requirements.
• Decision-making: Make key technical decisions, selecting the appropriate technologies, frameworks, and methodologies for development and deployment.

2. System Design and Integration

• System architecture: Design the overall structure of complex systems, ensuring that components interact seamlessly and meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
• Integration architecture: Oversee the integration of various systems, ensuring that new solutions can be integrated with existing platforms and technologies.
• Proof of concepts (PoCs): Develop PoCs to evaluate and demonstrate new technologies and solutions before full-scale implementation.

3. Stakeholder and Team Collaboration

• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, product owners, and development teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Team leadership: Lead and mentor a team of engineers, architects, and developers, providing guidance on best practices, technical skills, and career development.
• Collaboration with other architects: Work with other architects (e.g., enterprise architects, solutions architects) to ensure that the overall architecture is cohesive and aligned with the organization’s IT strategy.
• Stakeholder communication: Present complex technical concepts and solutions to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that business leaders understand the impact and benefits of technical decisions.

4. Technology Evaluation and Adoption

• Technology scouting: Stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks, evaluating their potential to meet organizational needs.
• Vendor selection: Evaluate third-party vendors and service providers, and select the most appropriate solutions based on business requirements and technical capabilities.
• Innovation: Champion innovation within the organization, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and approaches to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.