Senior Architect

Description:

(Architecture & Interior Design)

At AV*ARC the Senior Architects core responsibilities will include- Understanding the Project Brief, the Clients Requirements and Ideas, Setting in place the Design Narrative of the Project, and Presenting the final Ideas through a set of coordinated Photo Realistic 3ds Renders, Rendered Floor Plans and Schematic Elevations, Material Boards and Concept Presentations, . The role is Client Facing and requires Creativity as well the Technical Knowhow that relates to Architecture and Interior Design.

Role Requirements:

- A Degree in either Architecture or Interior Design with a minimum of 5 years of Work Experience - Ability to Generate Cohesive and Well Researched Design Narratives/Concepts - An Ability to think Creatively and Artistically. An ability to rationalize Color, Texture, Pattern and Form. - An Ability to Read and Create/Allocate through execution, Architectural Plans and Elevations. - An Ability to Present Complex Design related Ideas and Concepts to Clients. - An Ability to Communicate Effectively and with Clarity, both verbally and in writing, with Clients, External Consultants, Vendors and Other Service Providers, - Ability to handle Multiple Projects with varying complexities. - An Ability to Develop & Mentor Team Members. - An Ability to effectively plan and meet deadlines for deliverables. - An eye for Detail and Quality Output.

KEY TASKS

Client Management

Project Execution

Team Lead

PROJECT EXECUTION

· Participate and collaborate in the design process along with the Creative Director

· Generate and Supervise drawings & all related documentation to ensure delivery milestones and execution of projects

· Responsible for day –to-day running of the project and accountable for project delivery as per timelines.

· Take ownership and have a ‘hands on’ approach to deliver on set targets for the project, maintaining profitability of the project.

· Align with Team lead to contribute to Team Targets beyond the scope of their individual projects.

· Ensure milestones of Delivery are met to fulfill requirements & achieve all “Stage Sign offs” from Client for relevant stages.

· Administering the on-site execution, adherence to the Budgets

· Prepares and coordinates the review of Consultant’s schedules, integrates their inputs with overall project timelines.

· Preparation of the Bill of Quantity / CAPEX, consulting with manufacturers, evaluating and selecting project related materials

· Drive meetings on-site or off-site as required to review project progress, prototypes and resolution of all Project related aspects during the Construction Stages.

· Ensure Project documentation for Archives, Profile Presentations and Marketing.

COMMUNICATION

· Ability to make effective presentations to clients to communicate the design intent.

· Understand the Client’s objectives for their project and manage client expectations by timely and effective communications such as Weekly / Monthly Project progress updates and taking necessary approvals on any changes during the Construction Stages.

· Clearly setting out the expectations amongst Internal Team Members and the External consultants involved in the project.

· Being Responsible for communicating any concerns / grievances / suggestions to the appropriate levels such as Team lead or One of the Principals at the immediate instant.

· Co-ordinate and give clear inputs to consultants and vendors on project assignments, changes if any and track resolutions.

· Evaluate project impacts and escalate issues and risk appropriately to the Team leader / Principal.