Lead Project Architect — Design, Delivery & Mentorship

DKO Architecture; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DKO Architecture in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Project Architect to lead high-quality design delivery from concept through construction. You will guide project coordination, QA, client communication and mentoring of the team, working closely with Directors and project teams to achieve innovative outcomes.

You must be a registered Architect in Australia, with roughly 5–7+ years of practice, strong technical documentation skills and proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• A registered Architect in Australia.
• Experienced in leading and delivering architectural projects.
• Skilled across design, documentation and construction phases.
• Confident managing project teams and mentoring staff.
• Strong in client communication and stakeholder management.
• Solutions-focused, collaborative and proactive.
• Passionate about design excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through all phases, from concept design to construction administration.
• Manage project teams, workflows, resources and delivery programs.
• Prepare and oversee high-quality architectural documentation.
• Coordinate consultants, clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain quality control throughout design and construction phases.
• Conduct site visits and monitor project outcomes against design intent.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Build and maintain strong client and industry relationships.
• Contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the Brisbane studio.

Education

Architectural registration (Australia)

Job description

DKO Architecture in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Project Architect to lead high-quality design delivery from concept through construction. You will guide project coordination, QA, client communication and mentoring of the team, working closely with Directors and project teams to achieve innovative outcomes.

You must be a registered Architect in Australia, with roughly 5–7+ years of practice, strong technical documentation skills and proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.