Senior Conservation Architect & Project Manager POSITION: Senior Conservation Architect & Project Manager
Location: Rome Headquarters and Abu Dhabi
DURATION: Minimum two years, with potential for permanent employment after a 4-month trial period.
GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Job Description:
Conservation Expert:
- Lead conservation expert and project manager for heritage projects in Abu Dhabi
Project Management:
- Oversee technical and administrative management of assignments, including expert coordination, output revision, and integration
- Monitor budget, resources, and schedules; manage administrative tasks
- Liaise with Contracting Authorities and stakeholders
- Organize field missions and provide support to international experts
Business Development:
- Develop proposals for international tenders (EU, WB, UNESCO, CCG) focusing on cultural heritage conservation, architecture, master planning, and urban planning for international donors, particularly in developing and emerging countries
- Identify and build collaborations with partners and experts, and prepare technical methodologies for tenders
QUALIFICATION: Education:
- Master's Degree in Architecture/Conservation with a specialization in the conservation of cultural heritage.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a Conservation Architect, with at least 5 years of international experience
- Proven project management skills, leading teams and client interactions
- Expertise in heritage assessment, master planning, concept and detailed design, preparation of tender documents, and works supervision
- Experience in the Middle East, particularly the Gulf countries, is advantageous
- Excellent report writing and structuring skills
- Eager to work in international contexts, including developing countries, and undertake long and short missions abroad
- Proficient in computer and software use: Windows Office, Primavera, Microsoft Project, 2D/3D AUTOCAD, Rendering software, Photoshop, etc.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: Self-motivated, independent, and proactive with a passion for heritage conservation and consulting
- Highly flexible, hard-working, and capable of working under stress
- Excellent time management, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
- Possession of an international driving license and willingness to drive in project countries
WORK LANGUAGE: English and Italian are required. Knowledge of French or Arabic is an asset.
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