Main Responsibilities

·         Listen to the wants and needs of client and make building suggestions.

  • Produce detailed workings, drawings and specifications.
  • Obtain sign-off from the Senior Architect on all drawings
  • Design and build interiors for safety, functionality and aesthetics.

·         Draft plans to create or refinish spaces in private homes or commercial buildings with clients' tastes in mind.

·         Interact with different clients, additional architects or designers, construction teams and inspectors. 

·         Take into account interior construction, lighting and furnishings.

·         Drafts design plans which may include placement of walls, windows, doors, plumbing, electrical systems, ventilation, structural accents and possibly furnishings.

·         Use computer drafting programs, such as computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and building information modeling (BIM)

  • Participate equitably in the development and implementation of the Division/project goals and objectives.
  • Manage document control - (Each document will have the name of the project, description, version)
  • Ensure all designs have full specification of materials, quantity, size, and colour in order for procurement to budget properly
  • Prepare and present feasibility reports and design proposals to the client;
  • Advise the client on the practicality of their project;
  • Use IT in design and project management, specifically using computer-aided design software;
  • Keep within financial budgets and deadlines;
  • Specifying the nature and quality of materials required;
  • Prepare tender applications and presentations;
  • Negotiate with contractors and other professionals;
  • Prepare applications for planning and building control departments;
  • Draw up tender documents for contracts;
  • Project managing and helping to coordinate the work of contractors;
  • Regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to budget;
  • Resolve problems and issues that arise during construction;
  • Ensure that the environmental impact of the project is managed.

 

Skills and Qualifications

·         B.Arch and M.Arch degree from a reputable University.

·         Excellent knowledge of sketch up, Revit, 3d max software 

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·        Understands the durability and strength of building materials.

·         Skilled in the use of light, color and textures in a space.

·         Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.

·         Knowledge of the office structure in a client/consultant business environment.

·         Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills

·         Experience in vendor relations & Contactor management

·         Attention to detail.


     Interested candidates should send CVs to recruit@gidijobs.com.