Architect

Key Responsibilities:
– Work with architectural design teams to generate designs, develop and produce concepts and graphics to communicate projects to clients through designs and presentations.
– Discuss the objectives, requirements and budget of a project.
– Consult with other professionals about design.
– Prepare and present feasibility reports and design proposals to the project manager and management.
– Advise the management on the practicality of their project.
– Use IT in design and project management, specifically using computer-aided design software.
– Keep the design within financial budgets and deadlines.
– Produce detailed workings, drawings and specifications for management.
– Specify the nature and quality of materials required in the projects.
– Prepare tender applications and presentations of the design to the management.
– Draw up tender documents for contracts.
– Project managing and helping to coordinate the work of contractors in the project.
– Regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to budget.
– Resolve problems and issues that arise during construction.
– Ensuring that the environmental impact of the project is managed.
– Analyze, manage and mitigate risks.
– Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.