Architect

• Controls a project from start to finish;
• Researches, plans, designs and administers building projects, applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials.
• Determines functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, colour, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
• Plans layout of project and integrates engineering elements into unified design for review and approval.
• Prepares scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors.
• Reviews and designs architectural and engineering plans.
• Ensures all plans are compliant with governmental health and safety regulations.
• Provides guidance to subcontractors like builders, plumbers, and electricians, and helping them interpret design specifications.
• Plans, coordinates and manages project deliverables
• Communicates with the Project Manager regularly, alerts of possible problems or conflicts with project specs, drawings, vendor delays, etc.
• Conducts site visits for project photography, construction progress review, and quality control investigation, flag critical issues and alert team members
• Hand-sketches solutions on site that take into consideration all the areas that will be impacted 
• Obtains approval for design changes when needed
• Attends and collaborates in all required project meetings and presentations.
• Provides technical expertise and advise in development of 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
• Maintains good professional relations with contractor representatives;

Essential Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Design, or similar.
• MA Degree in Architecture or Design might be preferable
• Essential Criteria:
• An impressive portfolio and at least 6 years industry experience 
• Strong ability to work within complex and challenging projects
• In-depth understanding of CAD and AutoCAD software.
• Deadline-driven and dedicated to excellence.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
• Excellent graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas

Desirable Criteria:

• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, subordinate employees, co-workers, contractors
• Being self-disciplined: high level of adherence to the company requirements, such as code of conduct;
• Have a good understanding of health and safety rules
• Communicate and present in a professional manner, both written and verbally.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and work well in a team
• Ability to work under pressure. Resilience, persistence and willingness to cope with rejection.