Senior Team Lead Architect

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:The Architect will work in teams to develop and produce designs in the fields of master planning, architecture, interior design and landscape architecture.ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Should have completed B. Arch from a COA plus M. Arch or PGPM
2. A) Should have minimum 12-15 years of experience in the said Industry in designing commercial building or malls.
3. B) Person with experience in residential architecture alone will not be considered. Should have experience in Commercial, Malls, Hospitality, Institutional, IT parks, Industrial, Highrise etc.
4. Should have an impeccable acumen in the design process with a strong sense of aesthetics and an affinity for creativity.

Note: Candidate should carry the drawings and portfolio

1. Should have handled at least one project of a million square feet (Non residesntial)
2. Should have studied in premier institute and worked with A-1 architectral and developer firms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:The Architect will:

1. Discuss the ideas, objectives, requirements and budget of a project
2. Coordination with other Consultants
3. Assess the needs of the building and its users and advise the client on the practicality of their project;
4. Prepare and present feasibility reports and design proposals to the client;
5. Assess the impact on the local environment;
6. Keep within financial budgets and deadlines;
7. Produce detailed workings, drawings and specifications;
8. Specify the nature and quality of materials required;
9. Prepare tender applications and presentations;
10. Prepare applications for planning and building control departments;
11. Managing the project and help to coordinate the work of contractors;
12. Control a project from start to finish; (all phases SD, DD, CD, Biding etc)
13. Carry out regular site visits to check on progress and ensure that the project is running on time and to budget;
14. Resolve problems and issues that arise during construction;
15. Ensure that the environmental impact of the project is managed (should be LEED / GRIHA conversant.
16. Conversant with local bye-laws (For high rise or 5m above building). Also able to study and adopt to new byelaws, building code and approvals.
17. Should be able to teach / mentor design parameters and software to juniors and 3D Visualizer.

ADDITIONAL KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Should have handled overseas Gulf / European projects or MENA region projects.
2. Study contructs and analyse, tendering, bidding and contruct plus document
3. Strong understanding of different
4. Structural systems
5. Electromechanical systems
6. Present market and trends in retail
7. Strong understanding of architectural finishes (colorpalattes, wall floor and ceiling finishes) latest materials and various construction techniques.
8. Details of RCC, Steel, joineries, wood, FRP, glass, stone, etc for internal and external usage.
9. Landscape and hardscape design and civil and plumbing works of the same.
10. Costing, estimating and building spcifications and reports.
11. Interior (material design and finishes), ligting concepts and knowledge of FF&E
12. Attend, coordinate and arrange design team meetings. Should have handled project managers and directors of various fields
13. Should know about Business development meeting and shoud have attitude and technical know how to interact with who s who of construction and retail sector
14. Keen eye on QA/QC of peojects. Quality management
15. Knowledge of project and construction management
16. Should have knowledge of paper works, involved in practice like forma mails, MOM s, transmittals, RFQ s / RFI s, BOQ, Project schedules, agreements, work orders, Technical evaluation, MAS (Materail Assessment sheets)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

1. Good design and drawing skills to demonstrate flair for architecture;
2. A strong imagination and the ability to think and create in three dimensions;
3. Sound analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail;
4. Good communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of other professionals;
5. Good organisational skills
6. Strong teamwork and leadership skills;
7. An understanding about the relationship between people, buildings and the wider environment;
8. A first-rate understanding of construction processes;
9. Strong know how of various building codes and standards

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Keyskills :
automationenvironment deliverysite visits iso standardsbuilding codes master planninginterior design