Job Description
• Working independently or with consultant architects/engineers, designs and prepares plans and specifications, develops cost estimates, and coordinates implementation of capital improvement projects, oversees the work and administers consultant construction.
• Develops construction bid proposals, reviews bid specifications, recommends contract approval and administers contracts with consultant architects and engineers.
• Participates in final inspection of improvement projects and makes recommendation regarding acceptance of construction work.
• May review building plans and site design for aesthetics, environmental acceptability, compliance with codes and standards and accessibility requirements.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.
• Designs projects and/or review architectural or engineering plans, specifications and contract documents to ensure compliance with government codes, laws and regulations.
• Advises Subcontractors on the interpretation of plans, recommends changes when necessary.
• Prepares and/or review preliminary designs, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates related to the project.
• Provides technical expertise in development or review of policies and procedures in relation to architectural structures and systems and construction/safety codes.
• Provides advice and develop design documents to initiate and modify architectural, interior design and space planning solutions.
• Performs design drafting including preliminary drawings, working drawings and full detail drawings for architectural, structural and mechanical works associated with building construction or improvement projects.
• Reviews Subcontractor's shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and contract agreements by checking them for technical accuracy according to accepted guidelines.
• Works with customers and Clients to gather facts, defines design and space planning problems, conceptualize possible solutions and secure approvals of proposals.
• Collaborates and energizes the design team to develop solutions to design problems.
• Originates and develops creative design concepts and design documents in all phases.
• Using computer programs such as AutoCAD Architecture, 3D Studio MAX, Sketch up Pro., V-Ray Plug-in, Adobe Creative Suites at Very good level or higher.
Job Requirement
• Bachelors Degree in Architecture.
• Proven track record with 5 year experience.
• Possesses intermediate knowledge of applicable codes, and implications on design.
• Advanced design, visual and graphic presentation skills required.
• Proficiency with physical models.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.