Senior Architect Position Available

We are seeking a skilled Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong architectural skills and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

About the Job:

The Architect will be responsible for designing and constructing clear diagrams using AutoCAD, conducting quality assurance checks, and communicating with necessary people to ensure timely execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analysing architectural designs and plans
• Ensuring all designs meet industry standards and government regulations
• Researching and inquiring about different materials
• Supervising Junior Architects and assigning them tasks
• Scheduling and delivering at skill enhancement workshops
• Explaining design requirements and specifications to Builders, Electricians, and Technicians
• Communicating project status and completion timelines to clients
• Preparing building models and structure plans
• Conducting mockup sessions
• Guiding the construction project from start to finish
• Presenting project briefs to clients
• Understanding client's requirements/preferences and environmental impacts on the construction project
• Creating blueprints and making alterations based on feedback from clients
• Developing projects by adhering to specified budget and timeline
• Undertaking regular site visits and inspections
• Develop and interpret a range of structural designs and act as mentors, managers, and advisors
• Controlling projects from start to finish to ensure high-quality, innovative and functional design
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and architectural judgment in developing architectural solutions
• Produce construction documents using REVIT
• Understand construction assemblies and best practices
• Actively coordinate design and equipment with consultants and other disciplines
• Research and select building products and compose written specifications
• Participate in project meetings and document discussions through meeting minutes
• Actively participate in quality assurance/quality control review sessions at project milestones
• Compile all documentation required to submit projects to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for review and approval
• Tracks submissions and responds to comments and requests from AHJs as required to obtain permits
• Manage project through Construction Administration phase by routing RFIs and shop drawings to the appropriate team member
• Respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, issue ASIs and RFPs, and review pay applications
• Travel to and visit project construction sites to observe construction progress and compose field report
• Continually learn and stay informed of new systems, methods, and sustainable practices to benefit the collective team and clients
• Support strategic goals of the firm, studio, department, and manager, as well as understand how your actions contribute to them
• Self-motivated; ability to work independently and in a team environment to coordinate and maintain positive working relationships with other design professionals
• Excellent problem solver and independent thinker with good listening skills and strong follow-through
• Excellent graphic, communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
• Willings to work on a variety of project types, building typologies, and architectural styles
• Strong proficiency modelling in REVIT and SketchUp
• Growing understanding of building codes and how to apply them
• Other duties as assigned
• Maintain C-P/Client standards and QC throughout projects
• Assist PM in setting scope and budget
• Assist client's interests in public hearings and meetings
• Capable as serving as the main P.O.C. for a project or running projects
• Assist in providing full CA services
• Assist in proposal preparation
• Run projects with minimal oversight from PM/PA
• Production, designs, CDs, and have an understanding of specs
• Complete scope within allotted time/budget
• Manage permitting process/response to comments
• Manage bidding procedures
• Field assistance with CA
• Research and apply applicable codes/contact with AHJs
• Coordinate with other disciplines, runs kickoff meeting
• Main P.O.C. with limited input from PM or Principal
• Coordinate Owner revisions, RFIs, and AHJ comments
• Coordinate Peer review and QC of documents
• Design & produce architectural designs/CDs/specifications
• Checks completed work against markups prior to returning to PA
• Incorporate C-P/Client drafting standards and conventions into CDs
• Prepare plans and details from sketches/redlines
• Receive and send drawings electronically