Architect

WZ CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WZ CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Architect to lead across high-end residential projects, including homes, townhouses and multi-unit developments. You will work directly with the owner, coordinating design to construction, managing consultants and approvals, and overseeing multiple projects to ensure timely delivery.

Strong knowledge of Victorian planning, building approvals and construction documentation, plus excellent communication and hands-on problem-solving,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering residential projects across high-end homes, townhouses and multi-unit developments.
• Strong knowledge of Victorian planning and building approvals.
• Experience in construction contract administration and project coordination.
• Excellent client, council and consultant communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review drawings or manage external architects as needed.
• Coordinate engineers, building surveyors and other consultants.
• Manage approval documentation, council follow-ups and RFIs.
• Coordinate contract paperwork, specifications and variations.
• Maintain project schedules and track budgets.
• Work with site supervisors to resolve technical issues and align with docs.
• Attend client and site meetings.
• Coordinate certificates and handover documentation.
• Report progress and decisions to the owner.

Skills

Residential project delivery

High-end homes

Townhouses

Multi-unit developments

Client coordination

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Architect to take a hands-on role across our residential construction and development projects, including high-end homes, townhouses and multi-unit developments.

Working directly with the owner, you’ll coordinate projects from design and approvals through construction and handover. The role combines architectural work, consultant coordination, contract administration and oversight of multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review drawings, or manage external architects and draftspersons where required.


• Coordinate engineers, building surveyors and other consultants.


• Manage approval documentation, council follow-ups and requests for information.


• Coordinate construction contract paperwork, specifications, inclusions and variations.


• Maintain project schedules, track budgets and flag delays or cost changes.


• Work with site supervisors to resolve technical issues and keep construction aligned with approved documents.


• Attend client and site meetings.


• Coordinate certificates and handover documentation.


• Report progress, outstanding matters and decisions to the owner.

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience delivering residential projects across high-end homes, townhouses and multi-unit developments.


• Strong understanding of Victorian planning, building approvals and construction documentation.


• Experience in construction contract administration and project coordination.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and follow tasks through to completion.


• Clear communication with clients, councils, consultants and trades.


• Practical problem-solving skills and commercial awareness.

The Opportunity

Work directly with the owner, take responsibility across a varied project portfolio and help improve how our developments are delivered.