Architectural Inspector

Job Purpose

Architectural Inspector serves as DSA’s lead architectural site inspection representative, working under the direction of the Site Operations Director and in close coordination with the Site Architect. The role is responsible for ensuring construction activities comply with contract requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and DSA QA/QC procedures while leading the architectural inspection team.

Key Responsibilities

Site Inspection & Quality Assurance

• Lead all architectural inspection activities in accordance with contract requirements and DSA QA/QC procedures.
• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate the architectural inspection team.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate joint inspections with consultants and contractors.
• Verify workmanship, materials, and completed works against approved drawings, specifications, mock-ups, and standards.
• Maintain inspection records and prepare periodic status reports.

Contract Compliance & Project Procedures

• Review and understand project contract requirements applicable to site supervision duties.
• Implement company and project procedures, quality standards, and reporting requirements.
• Establish project communication and reporting protocols, roles and responsibilities, staffing organization, and inspection procedures.

Contractor Pre-Construction Reviews

• Verify site setting out, control points, and benchmark data.
• Review contractor submissions, including:
• Health & Safety Plans
• QA/QC Manuals
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Method Statements
• Material and Work Inspection Requests (MIR/WIR)

Documentation & Coordination

• Maintain project documentation, drawings, specifications, schedules, correspondence, inspection records, and progress reports.
• Utilize project management and document control platforms such as Aconex, Bluebeam, SNAGR, 4Projects, or similar systems.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders regarding inspections, RFIs, and submittals.

Technical Reviews

Assist the Site Architect with:

• Reviewing WIRs, MIRs, ITPs, method statements, shop drawings, and material submittals.
• Monitoring document workflows and approvals.
• Responding to contractor RFIs and maintaining tracking logs.
• Reviewing contractor progress reports, schedules, and payment applications when required.

Quality Control & Inspections

• Establish inspection criteria and quality benchmarks.
• Attend contractor inspection requests in accordance with project requirements.
• Monitor testing, approvals, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate and conduct factory inspections and off-site testing where required.
• Prepare inspection reports and photographic records.

Site Observations & Non-Conformances

• Issue, track, and close Site Observations (CSOs) and Non-Conformance Notices (NCNs).
• Maintain logs and registers for quality-related issues.
• Monitor corrective actions and ensure timely closure.

Reporting & Record Management

Maintain:

• Daily site diary
• Inspection records
• Weather records
• Contractor manpower and resource records
• RFI logs
• Submittal registers
• NCN and CSO logs
• Progress photographs
• Weekly and monthly progress reports

Meetings & Stakeholder Coordination

Attend and participate in:

• QA/QC meetings
• Progress meetings
• Technical workshops
• Deliverables meetings
• Contract close-out meetings
• Snagging and de-snagging meetings

Project Close-Out

• Participate in final inspections, snagging, de-snagging, and handover activities.
• Maintain snag tracking schedules and close-out records.
• Review as-built drawings and operation & maintenance manuals.
• Support obtaining authority approvals and project completion documentation.
• Assist in preparing Taking Over and completion certification documentation.

Administration

• Submit timesheets and required reports on time.
• Comply with company policies and leave procedures.
• Maintain regular communication with line management regarding project progress, issues, and resource requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10-12 years of relevant site inspection/supervision experience.
• Previous Middle East project experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction QA/QC processes and contract administration.
• Proficiency in Aconex, Bluebeam, Acrobat, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, SNAGR/Field/4Projects or similar systems.
• Revit knowledge is advantageous.

Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership and team management.
• Attention to detail.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Progress monitoring and reporting.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective coordination and stakeholder management skills.

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