Senior Technician

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Technician to join our Architecture Interiors studio in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our architectural projects from concept to completion, ensuring technical accuracy and efficiency throughout the process.

• Prepare and revise detailed architectural drawings, plans, and specifications using CAD software.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other team members to develop and refine design solutions.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes, regulations, and project requirements.
• Conduct site visits to gather information and verify existing conditions.
• Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including technical reports and presentations.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants to resolve technical issues during construction.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Use applications to scale and edit assignments involving computer-aided design and other graphics software (e.g., AutoCAD/Revit/Rhino) to achieve set results and deadlines.
• Digitize or trace sketches/concepts from designers to AutoCAD or Revit.
• Lead in preparing and producing drawings accurately at preliminary detailed design and tender stages and suggest improvements where necessary.
• Apply industry knowledge and technical expertise to complete moderately complex tasks independently, seeking guidance for atypical assignments.
• Accountable for specific project components with an impact on the team, other project teams, and external stakeholders.
• Analyze issues, apply solutions within defined parameters, and contribute to procedural improvements and new ideas.
• Collaborate with internal teams on routine and non-routine matters while guiding less experienced colleagues.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in architectural drafting or a related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software, particularly AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, regulations, and construction methods.
• Excellent technical drawing skills and attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of architectural design principles and sustainable design practices.
• Proven project management skills and ability to handle multiple projects efficiently.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience working on projects in the UAE or Middle East region is preferred.
• Relevant certifications in architectural software or building codes are a plus.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Additional Information:

About AECOM:

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and the environment, our public and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social, and governance priorities.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity:

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location, or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and pioneering mindset are championed.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together—your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm, access to industry-leading technology and thinking, and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Contract