Project Lead (Architect)

Everi Pty; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated car space

Job summary

Everi Pty seeks a Registered Architect to lead full end-to-end project delivery across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Based in Surfers Paradise, you will oversee briefing, concept, documentation, and construction, with direct access to design leadership.

You will manage scope, budget, programme, and resourcing, mentor junior architects, and help shape the culture and standards of a design-led practice in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Architect with local project experience.
• Strong Revit and Adobe Suite skills.
• Experience delivering complex residential or mixed-use projects.
• Ability to lead projects independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery from briefing to construction.
• Manage scope, budget, programme, and resourcing.
• Direct design toward client vision and constraints.
• Oversee documentation (DA, BA, IFC).
• Coordinate teams and consultants to deliver clear outcomes.
• Ensure NCC compliance and standards.
• Mentor junior architects.
• Foster collaborative, accountable team culture.
• Manage tendering, procurement, and contractor selection.
• Administer contracts and construction phase services including RFIs and variations.

Skills

Registered Architect

Leadership

Revit

Coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Job Description

This well-established, design-led architectural practice known for delivering thoughtful, refined, and highly buildable outcomes across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

Working across high-density developments, large-scale residential, and complex multi-stage projects, the studio takes a holistic approach, integrating design, documentation, and construction delivery to ensure clarity from concept through to completion.

The team operates within a highly collaborative, open environment where ideas are shared openly, standards are high, and individuals are empowered to take ownership and contribute meaningfully. With a strong pipeline of work and continued growth, this is an opportunity to step into a key role within a progressive, design-focused practice that values both quality and people.

The Working Environment

• Full-time, studio-based role
• Based in Surfers Paradise
• Standard hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm

The Role

• Lead full end to end project lifecycle delivery including briefing, concept, documentation, and construction
• Manage scope, budget, programme, and resourcing
• Lead design direction aligned with client vision, budget, and constraints
• Oversee high-quality documentation (DA, BA, IFC)
• Coordinate teams and consultants to deliver clear outcomes
• Ensure compliance with NCC, standards, and regulations
• Maintain project quality, clarity, and efficiency
• Mentor and support junior architects and graduates
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment
• Manage tendering, procurement, and contractor selection
• Administer contracts and construction phase servicesReview RFIs, shop drawings, variations, and claims
• Help shape the culture, standards, and future direction of the practice, * Step into a true leadership role with influence across projects and the practice
• Allocated car space in Surfers Paradise
• Diverse variety - pipeline of projects (high-rise, townhouse, modular, multi-stage developments)
• Key leadership role with real ownership and visibility
• Flat structure with direct access to design leadership
• Suited to someone that is mature in their career, and can work autonomously and in a team
• Collaborative, social, and down-to-earth studio culture
• Open-plan office with strong team environment
• Mid-year events, team initiatives, and Christmas shutdown

About the Candidate

• Registered Architect (Australia) with local project experience
• Strong experience delivering complex residential or mixed-use projects
• Confident leading projects independently and managing multiple prioritiesHighly detail-oriented with strong coordination skills
• Solid understanding of construction methodology, detailing, and structural coordination
• Experience with precast /modular systems highly regarded
• Exposure to costing or development-side thinking is a strong advantage
• Advanced Revit skills + Adobe Suite
• Strong communicator: pragmatic, clear, and solutions-focused