Principal Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Architect to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in architectural services and a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Main Responsibilities

• Evaluate and interpret specific requirements from data received from the Project Manager and/or the Client to identify issues that may influence the development of concept designs.
• Facilitate the development of the production team structure, size and composition and a project time schedule in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Collaborate with the (Senior) Project Manager throughout the duration of a project to establish realistic and achievable project goals with prudent time schedules.
• Apprise the Head of Department completely on the status of all projects being managed.
• Create or oversee the creation of concept designs to facilitate the approval thereof by the client.
• Oversee the Architect(s) in the modification of the approved concept design into a functional and efficient schematic arrangement that is effectively co-ordinated with the other disciplines (Engineering, QS).
• Ensure that statutory authority submissions are timeously developed, checked and verified for submission in the correct format and that interim submissions for review (by the client or other parties) are timeously completed and meet contractual obligations.
• Supervise the Architect(s) and other team members to ensure that design development is accurate, reflects the design intent and is well co-ordinated with other disciplines.
• Manage the production of the working drawings, details, various schedules and the preparation of the Specifications and Tender Documents in accordance with the agreed time schedule.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and at least 10 years of experience in an architectural or multi-disciplinary practice. They should also have excellent communication and project management skills, as well as proficiency in CAD software.

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