Design Architect

Job Description:

Design Architect is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating projects. Creates plans and gather design requirements for new structures. Controlling projects from start to finish to ensure high quality, innovative and functional design developing architecture in line with client’s needs, building’s usage and environmental impact.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Design project and/or review architectural or engineering plans, specifications and contract documents to ensure compliance with government codes, laws and regulations.
2. Advises Subcontractors on the interpretation of plans, recommends changes when necessary.
3. Prepares and/or review preliminary designs, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates related to the project.
4. Provides technical expertise in development or review of policies and procedures in relation to architectural structures and systems and construction/safety codes.
5. Researches literature and maintain knowledge of current building materials, structural, mechanical and electrical system codes and methods of application.
6. Review shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and contract agreements by checking them for technical accuracy according to accepted guidelines.
7. Works with customers and Clients to gather facts, defines design and space planning problems, conceptualize possible solutions and secure approvals of proposals.
8. Reviews product literature, analyzes materials and determines appropriateness for application to projects.
9. Provides advice and develop design documents to initiate and modify architectural design space planning solutions.
10. 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.
11. Provides finish selections including color palettes, carpet and wall finishes, lighting and other various interior selections.
12. Perform other tasks as maybe assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications:

1. Graduate of BS Architecture
2. At least 2 year(s) of working experience specialized in Architecture
3. Ability to successfully lead a team of disciplines and consultants;
4. Self-directed with clear communication and interpersonal skills;
5. Ability to organize project design development and production delivery;
6. Work with governing authorities on obtaining building permits, documenting code review and approvals;
7. Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks and adjust work accordingly.