SVA International, one of Africa’s leading architectural firms and a member of the GIBB Group of Companies, aims to provide comprehensive solutions to property developers and contractors’ clients. As a subsidiary, SVA International retains a range of building service capabilities covering engineering expertise, architecture, environmental and sustainability, urban design, tenant management, and building management systems. The GIBB multi-disciplinary team sector designs mechanical, electrical, and public health systems required for safe, comfortable, sustainable, and energy-efficient installation and operation of modern buildings.
We're looking for another talented professional to complement our team, in the form of a Senior Project Architect .
We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Project Architect to oversee the detail design development, technical documentation, and construction monitoring of a large mixed-use project.
We welcome your application if you believe you meet the requirements for this position.
Key Performance Areas
- The role will require the candidate to manage a team and coordinate their efforts in conjunction with their own inputs to the design development process and preparation of technical documentation.
- Interfacing with a full consultant team.
- Manage consultants, code compliance, and production.
- Manage client project team relationships such as contractual obligations, project expectations, quality of service, and overall communication amongst all parties.
- Meet with clients and stakeholders to discuss construction designs.
- Oversee the construction administration of a project/s.
- Acting as an intermediary between the client and the construction team.
- Visiting the site regularly to ensure construction adheres to applicable regulations.
- Creating progress and quality inspection reports.
- Identifying risks and managing those risks.
- Conducting a final inspection after the project is complete.
- Travel may be a requirement with the ability to work independently as the company representative.
Job Requirements
Qualification:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design and Architecture.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the field, with at least 5 years of experience in a project leading role.
- Proven experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in technical and services coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
Travel will be a requirement.
Person Requirements
Knowledge of some or all:
- Minimum working knowledge of collaboration platforms BIM360 & ACC is a must.
- A strong technical knowledge together with efficient management skills is essential.
- The position requires some knowledge of the FIDIC contract, but full knowledge and experience of the JBCC forms of contract is required.
Abilities:
- To work independently as the company representative.
- Sensitivity to risk and the ability to manage risk with experience and knowledge are key to success in this role.
- To effectively collaborate with team members, external consultants, and clients.
- To delegate, lead, and manage work to and from junior team members.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
- Able to lead the preparation of designs and technical documentation with impeccable presentation, and capacity to guide and perform quality assurance inspections during construction.
- An ability to interface with a full consultant team in a foreign country will be necessary.
- Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering high-quality design projects on time and within budget.
Skills:
- Advanced Autodesk Revit User.
- Proficient in other documentation and coordination software and tools, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Navisworks, will be an advantage.
- Attention to detail is critical.
- Strong project management skills.
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