Reporting to the Senior Architect, the successful candidate will be responsible for among others:
- discussing the objectives, requirements and budget of a project;
- consulting with other professionals about design;
- preparing and presenting feasibility reports and design proposals to the client;
- advising the client on the practicality of their project;
- keeping within financial budgets and deadlines;
- producing detailed workings, drawings and specifications;
- specifying the nature and quality of materials required;
- preparing tender applications and presentations;
- negotiating with contractors and other professionals;
- drawing up tender documents for contracts;
- project managing and helping to coordinate the work of contractors;
- controlling a project from start to finish;
- regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to budget;
- ensuring that the environmental impact of the project is managed.
Required qualifications, skills and attributes:
- A degree in Architecture from a recognized institution
- At least two years experience in a busy firm
- Registered or awaiting registration
- Must be competent in ARCHCAD and any other computer design software
- Works well in an environment with firm deadlines; results oriented
- Excellent analytical Skills
- Must be well organized, detail-oriented and personable with a professional demeanour
- Excellent communication skills necessary to interact with other professionals and clients
Interested candidates should send their application and must indicate current/last salary and expected salary with a copy of their CV to info@echelonhc.com before 1st November 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.