Architect (Urban Planning and Building Management)

Description

Consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

• Estimating Quantities and determining costs or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Utilizes computer-assisted design software and equipment to prepare project designs and plans.
• Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities and materials needed to do certain work.
• Works in tandem with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams.
• Research, programs, plans, designs, and administers building projects for clients, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials and systems.
• Developing architecture in line with client’s needs, building’s usage and environmental impact
• Working with the Project Manager, may direct, supervise, and check activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the Conceptual Design Phase, Schematic Design Phase, and/or the Detailed Design Phase of a project.
• Controlling projects from start to finish to ensure high quality, innovative and functional design
• Plans and programs layout of project(s); coordinates and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• Produces conceptual plans, renderings, and documents.
• Determining how money will be spent to get the work done and accounting for these expenditures.
• Produces construction documents in AutoCAD, GIS and Revit.
• Assists in research and coordination of materials and products for project specifications.
• Interfaces with Director of Architecture and project managers.
• Using the construction “brief” to identify clients’ needs and put together feasibility reports and design proposals

Requirements

Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office suite is required

Ability to prioritize and plan work activities for self and team members to successfully meet deadlines.

Licenses and Certificates

Fluent in English with professional skills in report writing.

Positive attitude; ability to work under pressure.

Ability to secure all confidential information or documents and make necessary arrangements to ensure that confidentiality of the office is maintained at all times.

(Knowledge, Skills and abilities required for satisfactory job performance)

(Certifications and working experience required for satisfactory job performance)

FUNCTIONAL QUALIFICATION

Ability to deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution
• LEED GA
• The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures and procedures.
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply or divide quickly and correctly.
• 7+ years of architectural experience preferably within contracting firm.
• Mathematical Reasoning:
• Understanding and knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, building construction, building systems and site requirements
• Experience in various building and infrastructure projects will be preferred.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and the tools involved in the construction of buildings or other infrastructure works.
• The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance