Architect

Description

Sutherland & Sutherland Architects is searching for an Architect. This position will report directly to the Principals

Job Duties

• Coordinate with Engineers and Quantity Surveyors to finalize corresponding drawings and documentation

• Carry out contract administration for construction of projects

• Attend Design Team Meetings and Workshops and prepare minutes. Follow up teams on action points.

• Prepare periodic progress reports for Project Coordinator and Client

• Assist Design Coordinator to monitor Design Development drawings through stage approvals and sign-offs by coordinator and Client.

• Assist in coordination cross-checks of designs and documentation between architects and engineers

• Monitor and track site assessments re characteristics, topography and geotechnical investigations and issue results to Design Consultants and Project Coordinator

• Monitor and assess cost management processes to ensure each hospital is within budget

• Monitor coordination of BOQ with specifications, Room Data sheets, MEP, Civil and Structural engineers and support Design Coordinator of deviations

• Coordinate and monitor Programmes of Work for different consultant teams and advise on ways of keeping to schedule. Advise on notices to consultant teams

• Participates in construction administration and support, including answering Requests for Clarification, reviewing submittals, and preparing drawings for design changes

• Design and draw architectural working drawings and details

• Prepare technical specifications

• Coordinate and check corresponding engineering drawings

• Coordinate and check corresponding Bills of Quantities

• Quality Assurance and control of design drawings and documentation

• Devise and maintain well organized filing system on computer

• Interpret vision into the design and job management stages of work

Required Knowledge:

• The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge:
• Architectural design and presentation drawings using AutoCad, Revit, Sketch Up or similar computer aided design software
• Architectural design detailing and specification
• Construction contract administration and supervision of works
• MS Office Suite – MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Revit and BIM software
• Google drive/Google One suites.

Desired Abilities:

• The ideal candidate will possess the following abilities:
• Handle large volumes of data and information and process them in an organized way to effectively advise team members on the critical factors for decision making
• Able and willing to work under pressure
• Desire for excellence and high professional standards
• Strong Attention to detail
• Exceptional judgment when applying appropriate methods and techniques of theories, techniques, practices and procedures of the field
• Strong self-management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Provide sustained attention to complex plans and specifications
• Review and edit the work of others
• Respect and understand design and project team dynamics
• Strong project management skills
• Report writing

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Professional postgraduate diploma or
• A Master’s Degree in Architecture.
• Registration with the Ghana Institutes of Architects (GIA) or equivalent professional body is required

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five years of architectural design experience on a range of large projects.