Architects, Designers, Principal Consultants, Project Managers, Development Managers
About You :
* Dynamic, high-performing individual with excellent communication and consultant coordination skills.
* Tertiary qualifications in Architecture.
* Minimum 3-5 years of industry-related experience as a Principal Consultant.
Position Summary :
The role of Senior Architect / Principal Consultant is a senior position within the Aspect group. It encompasses a broad range of activities including Architectural Design, Project Management, and Consultant Coordination.
As a senior team member, you will be involved in formulating initial client briefs, project programming and planning, conceptual design through to full construction documentation, consultant coordination, and site reviews. This role is key in maintaining and building relationships with clients and contractors, as well as professionally managing and coordinating efficiencies surrounding both internal and external documentation suites and project deliverables.
Key Requirements :
* Ability to translate the design requirements of the project.
* Skill in negotiating with the design team on matters of critical or technical importance that may influence the creative direction.
* Capability to work through technical design issues with consultants to find cost-effective solutions for clients.
* Excellent client and consultant management skills.
* Project directorship and mentoring abilities, with effective communication skills.
* Understanding of designing buildings to suit specific purposes.
* Knowledge of history, cultural, and environmental concerns.
* Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design and Drafting, especially AutoCAD and Revit for 3D modeling.
* Proficiency in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office.
Job Responsibilities :
* Project Coordination : includes meetings and correspondence with the consultant team and clients, minimizing duplication and rework of documentation.
* Review Team Member Work : cross-checking work against instructions, signing off documentation, and QA checks before issuance.
* Project Management : acting as a conduit between design and project management teams to streamline expectations and deliverables.
* Design & Construct Coordination : structuring documentation for site professionals and acting as a conduit with contractors to manage expectations.
* Minimize duplication of standards and codes.
* Work with management to obtain client briefs, organize planning processes, and manage design, materials, costs, and timelines.
* Experience in project leadership, working with contractors and consultants, and capabilities in commercial architectural design, detailing, and documentation.
* Provide regular reports on productivity and availability to executives and liaise with them on training needs.
* Mentor team members, leading by example, guiding team development, and conducting weekly training sessions (e.g., Revit training).
* Adopt a management style aligned with the group’s key behaviors.
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