Project Architect

Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute the architectural planning, design development, and documentation of assigned projects from conceptual design through construction and project close-out.
• Develop and review architectural drawings and specifications, including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and presentation materials using AutoCAD and other relevant software.
• Express project briefs into coordinated architectural solutions responsive to site conditions, planning requirements, constructability, cost, and target market.
• Coordinate architectural and engineering requirements with consultants and internal divisions to ensure complete, compliant, constructible, and non-conflicting project documentation.
• Assist in managing consultant coordination and technical submissions, including drawings, RFIs, RFAs, site queries, shop drawings, material / finish proposals, contracts, consultant payments, and other project documents.
• Prepare and review building permit and construction documents, conducting design and quality-control checks for accuracy, code compliance, coordination, constructability, and completeness.
• Engage in project meetings and technical discussions, track action items and decisions, and facilitate the resolution of outstanding project issues.
• Conduct site visits and ocular inspections to verify architectural implementation, assess site conditions, and coordinate the resolution of construction-related issues.
• Coordinate project requirements with QS & Bids, Planning and Engineering, Construction, Admin Operations, Procurement, and other divisions, particularly on design changes, quantities, materials, costs, schedules, and project requirements.
• Monitor architectural deliverables against approved scope, design intent, quality, and schedule, and escalate significant risks, changes, and unresolved technical matters to the Senior Supervisory Architect.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture with Philippine License.
• At least 1-3 years of experience in architectural design and project coordination, preferably in residential and/or mixed-use projects. (recent board passers are welcome to apply)
• Proficient in architectural principles, building codes, permitting, construction methods, and project documentation.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and relevant architectural software; Revit / BIM knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination and problem-solving skills, with sound understanding of constructability, cost, quality, and project schedules.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to coordinate teams and guide junior staff.
• Ability to balance design intent with project requirements, constructability, cost, quality, and schedule.