Senior Project Architect

3 months ago


Port Elizabeth, South Africa GIBB Full time

SVA International, one of Africa’s leading architectural firms and a member of the GIBB Group of Companies, aim to provide comprehensive solutions to property developers and contractors’ clients. As a subsidiary, SVA International retains a range of building service capabilities covering engineering expertise, architecture, environmental and sustainability, urban design tenant management and building management systems. The GIBB multi-disciplinary team sector designs mechanical, electrical, and public health systems required for safe, comfortable, sustainable, and energy-efficient installation and operation of modern buildings.

We're looking for another talented professional to complement our team, in the form of a **Senior Project Architect**.

We are looking to hire an experienced Senior Project Architect to oversee the detail design development, technical documentation, and construction monitoring of a large mixed-use project.

**Key Performance Areas**
- Interfacing with a full consultant team.
- Manage consultants, code compliance and production.
- Manage client project team relationships such as contractual obligations, project expectations, quality of service and overall communication amongst all parties.
- Meet with clients and stakeholders to discuss construction designs.
- Oversee the construction administration of a project/s.
- Acting as an intermediary between the client and the construction team.
- Visiting the site regularly to ensure construction adheres to applicable regulations.
- Creating progress and quality inspection reports.
- Identifying of risks and the management of risks.
- Conducting a final inspection after the project is complete.
- Travel may be a requirement with the ability to work independently as the company representative.

**Job Requirements**
- Qualification:_
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design and Architecture.
- Experience:_
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the field, with at least 5 years of experience in a project leading role.
- The position requires some knowledge of the FIDIC contract but full knowledge and experience of the JBCC forms of contract is required.

**Person Requirements**
- Core Competencies_
- Proven experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in technical and services coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering high-quality design projects on time and within budget.
- Able to lead the preparation of designs and technical documentation with impeccable presentation, and capacity to guide and perform quality assurance inspections during construction.
- Diligence and attention to detail is critical.
- Advanced Autodesk Revit User.
- Proficient in other documentation and coordination software and tools, such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Navisworks, will be an advantage.
- Minimum working knowledge of collaboration platforms BIM360 & ACC is a must.
- Additional competencies_
- Enthusiastic approach and technically driven with keen interest in architectural excellence.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with team members, external consultants and clients.
- Capacity to delegate, lead and manage work to and from junior team members.
- Strong project management abilities, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Willingness to travel to project locations in the country and abroad as required.
- Adaptability to change and ability to think laterally in a becalmed scenario.



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