Architect

Our client is looking for a highly skilled, motivated and dedicated Architect who would like to be part of the team.

Purpose Of Job

Provision of architectural services for inception, concept and viability, design development, documentation and procurement, construction and close-out as and when a project may require.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Concept And Viability

Prepare an initial design and advise on:

The intended space provisions and planning relationships
Proposed material and intended building services
The technical and functional characteristics of the design
Check for conformity of the concept with the rights to the use of the land
Review the anticipated costs of the project
Review the project programme

Design Development

Confirm the scope and complexity
Review the design, and consult with local and statutory authorities
Develop the design, construction system, materials and components
Incorporate and co-ordinate all services and the work of consultants
Review the design, costing and programme with the consultants

Documentation And Procurement

Prepare documentation required for local authority submission
Co-ordinate technical documentation with the consultants and complete primary co-ordination
Prepare specifications for the works
Review the costing and programme with the consultants
Obtain the client's authority, and submit documents for approval
Complete the construction documentation and proceed to call for tenders
Obtain the client's authority to prepare documents for procuring offers for works execution
Obtain offers for the execution of the works
Evaluate offers, and recommend on awarding the building contract
Prepare the contract documentation, and arrange the signing of the building contract

Construction

Administer the building contract
Give possession of the site to the contractor
Issue construction documentation
Initiate and/or check sub-contract design and documentation that are appropriate
Inspect the works for conformity to the contract documentation and acceptable quality in terms of industry standards.
Administer and perform the duties and obligations assigned to the principal agent in the JBCC building contract, or fulfil the obligations provided for in other forms of the contract
Issue the certificate of practical completion
Assist the client in obtaining the occupation certificate

Close-Out

Facilitate the project close-out including the preparation of the necessary documentation to effect completion
Ensure the contractor's obligations with respect to the building contract have been fulfilled, the architectural professional shall issue the certificates related to contract completion.
Provide the client with as-built drawings and relevant technical and contractual undertakings by the contractor and sub-contractors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

B-Arch/M-Arch
Registration with SACAP
Conceptual and Design skills (non-negotiable)
Knowledge of urban design
10 Years relevant work experience
Technical background experience
Proficient with Revit
Competence with AutoCAD
Experience with hospital or clinics will be an advantage
Familiarity with Government work environment and tender procedures
Ability to manage and implement projects, design, drawings, issue building regulation applications to municipal councils
Must have a valid drivers license
Experience with both commercial and government contracts (desired)
Familiar with job cost and construction accounting reports (desired)
Experience with Construction Logs (desired)