Project Architect

1. JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

Lead project team for architecture jobs

• Develop design documentation from initial concept stage through to construction stage.

• Controlling a project from start to finish.

• Using IT in design and project management, specifically using computer-aided design software.

• Ensuring that the environmental impact of the project is managed.

▪ Preparing applications for planning and building control departments.

▪ Preparing tender applications and presentations.

▪ Preparing tender documents for contracts.

▪ Prepare tender documentation, schedules, and material specifications.

▪ Specifying the nature and quality of materials required.

▪ Project managing and helping to coordinate the work of contractors.

▪ Collect design requirements for new constructions or alterations.

2. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Notifying senior staff of design problems or ideas for improvement of the buildings. Work collaboratively to achieve a better outcome for the project and documentation.

• Checking architectural drawings and markups to ensure they are correct and error-free.

• Liaise with team members, project managers, clients, sub-contractors to ensure project scope and quality.

• Participation in project reviews with third parties (clients/contractors/other consultants).

• Regular site visits to check progress, and attend client meetings and on-site inspections.

• Attend technical meetings to resolve work site issues.

• Assist in resolving design and construction issues by liaising with and instructing contractors.

• Continuously update and follow relevant legal requirements, regulations, and standards in design work.

• Resolving problems and issues that arise during construction.

• Negotiating with contractors and other professionals.

• Reply to RFIs (Request for Information), RFAs (Request for Approval), RFPs (Request for Proposal), and manage MOM (Minutes of Meeting).

• Can understand and discuss project objectives (timeline, HR, budget, quality) with clients or Board of Directors.

• Writing and presenting reports, proposals, applications, and contracts.

• Advising on the feasibility and practicality of projects, and presenting proposals to the client.

• Mentoring and managing junior team members.

• Planning team workload and managing time effectively.

• 7–15 years of proven experience in architectural design and project coordination.

• Experience working across all project phases from concept through construction.

• Familiarity with planning approval processes and building control regulations.

• Excellent understanding of construction detailing, material application, and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

• Proficiency in the following tools/software is required or preferred: AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Photoshop, Microsoft Project manager, InDesign, PowerPoint.

• Hand sketching and visual storytelling is an advantage.