Company Overview:

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at www.dar.com.

Our Vision and Values:

We aspire to be the chosen home of those with a gift for crafting solutions that empower people and an unwavering passion for learning and innovation. Our core values shape our culture and guide our decision-making. We are committed to:

Excellence
Responsibility
Empowerment
Connectivity
Courage

Responsibilities:

Perform architectural/finishing inspections and prepare reports to verify documents that scheduled and unscheduled works and activities in compliance to the regulations, standards and accordance with the Dar Quality Assurance (QA) Program.
Ensure inspection checklists and frequency of inspections are reviewed and approved by the Project Manager/Resident Engineer and a clear forward plan and programme for such inspections are developed. Also, ensure all completed inspection checklists, reports & recommendations are issued for record and performance review purposes.
Ensure safe working practices including compliance with Permits to Work system & DAR Standard Operating Procedures are implemented by Contractors and Subcontractors staff at all times.
Inspect the on-site and off-site materials to be used in the project and organize field/laboratory tests to ascertain their compliance with the specifications and determine its acceptability for use on the project.
Liaise with the Resident Engineer for the effective implementation of the quality management systems and site supervision provision activities.
Attend site technical coordination meetings to discuss contractor (s) submissions, shop drawings, material submittals and construction related matters ensuring that all statutory authority No Objection Certificates (NOC)/permits/design approvals are available on site for construction.
Raise non-conformance notices (NCNs)/reports, site inspections notices (SINs), identify quality deficiencies in conjunction with the Resident Engineer (RE).
Assist in the review and forward comments on the contractor's method statement for execution of the works and approve the contractor's operations & maintenance manuals monitoring the progress of the work against the approved contractor programme of works and carry out the final inspection for certification of final completion and handing over of the works.

Requirements:

Master's / Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field from an accredited institution.
7+ years of experience in architectural inspection or a similar role in the construction industry.
Experience with high-rise buildings or commercial projects is an advantage.
Strong understanding of architectural drawings, specifications, and standards.
Familiarity with local building codes, regulations, and safety practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* While we carefully review all applications, only candidates meeting the specified requirements will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

Architectural Inspector