Senior Architect / Project Manager

Job Summary

• Participate in the development of the project team structure, composition and a project plan in collaboration with the Project Manager
• Develop briefs along with project managers on the cost, resources, establishing a team and get approval from clients on the same
• Conduct interviews with clients to confirm their requirements, obtain additional information and ensure that all design facets of the projects are correctly scoped; develop an insight on how to proceed with the concept design of the project
• Coordinate effectively with other architects and engineers throughout project lifecycles (planning, concept, preliminary, final etc.); review and understand their drawings and specifications to ensure that adequate provisions in their designs are made based on architectural designs
• Develop and design multiple concept design alternatives for the client
• Assist the HOS / Partner/Head of Design in the delivery of presentations to receive approval on the concept design
• Ensure the development of preliminary drawings by formulating a drawing list of the different areas of the building
• Assist the HOS /Partner/Head of Design in getting an approval on the preliminary design from the client
• Assist in the preparation of preliminary cost estimates for concept designs
• Assist in preparing correspondence to clients, consultants, municipal authorities, contractors and other relevant parties, in co-ordination with the Project Manager
• Develop detailed working drawings for the project in order to eliminate subjectivity in the interpretation of the drawings
• Assist in gaining approvals for preliminary designs from the relevant government authorities across the lifecycle of the project
• Ensure adherence to the budgets, timelines and all other requirements associated with the project
• Assist contractors in estimating project construction costs
• Act as a reference point along with the Project Manager for all departments/sections across the life cycle of the project
• Assist the HOS/Head of Design/Partner in ensuring client approval on final working drawings
• Ensure the integrity of the design intent remains throughout the life cycle of the project
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Site Architects to ensure smooth implementation of activities on sitePeople
• Management
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to draftsmen and less experienced Architects
• Develop and maintain a motivated and stable team
• Recruit staff for Pace in line with the requirements at Pace
• Conduct staff performance evaluations take decisions on career progression
• Identify training and development needs for the staff and agree on the training and development plans
• Collaborate with company management and Human Resources to identify succession plans for all key resources within the company
• Coach and mentor resources to take on higher responsibilities within the firmNote: The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties, which may be reasonably expected and form part of the function of the job.

Skills

• Knowledge of Authority rules and regulations
• Knowledge of relevant software (CAD, Office, Photoshop)
• Knowledge of all areas of Design (Landscaping, Interiors etc)
• Knowledge of sustainable technologies such as renewable energy etc
• Knowledge of architectural developments and direction