Project Manager and Technical Architect on site

Studio AKAMÁ; Palma; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Studio Akamá, a family-owned architecture and construction firm based in Mallorca, seeks an experienced architect, technical architect, or civil engineer to lead high-end residential and hospitality projects. You will manage projects from design development through execution and hand-over, with a minimum of eight years in construction project management and at least five years on absolute high-end schemes.

Responsibilities include design collaboration, budgeting, tendering, change orders, site

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in construction project management or site management
• Minimum 5 years managing high-end residential/hospitality projects
• Spanish and English and/or German skills required (other languages valued)

Responsibilities

• Participate in design phase and construction details with the design team
• Manage quantity take-offs, budgets and tenders during planning
• Check change orders, progress certificates and final accounts
• Site management and quality control in collaboration with supervision team
• Lead on-site teams including general contractor, consultants, local authorities
• Maintain client relationships and ensure project timing and budget targets
• Occasionally produce drawings in AutoCAD

Skills

Architectural knowledge

Construction management

Quantity surveying

Tendering

Construction details

Project management

Coordination

Permitting & licensing

Client management

Education

Engineering/Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Project

Presto

Office

Job description

• Minimum qualifications: Architect – Technical Architect – Civil Engineer
• Minimum experience: 8 years and a minimum of 5 years in high-end building projects
• Required knowledge:
  • Architecture
  • Construction
  • Quantity surveying
  • Tendering
  • Construction details
  • Construction project management
  • Organisation and coordination of the parties involved in the construction process
  • Permitting and licensing
  • Client management
• Minimum requirements: spoken and written Spanish, English and/or German (other languages such Swedish, Italian, Portuguese, French, etc. will be valued).
• Our clients and some of our suppliers are international, so we ask candidates without a very high level of English and/or German not to apply.
• Basic proficiency in AUTOCAD and/or REVIT.
• Good proficiency in MS PROJECT, PRESTO, OFFICE or other projects management tools.
• Driving licence

Description

We are looking for an architect, technical architect or engineer specialized in project management to manage our projects in Mallorca. At least 8 years of professional experience in construction project management and/or as site manager in the residential (detached houses) and/ or hospitality sector is required. Thereof a minimum of 5 years managing absolute high-end projects is required.

You must be able to manage high-end projects independently during the later phase of the planning process (design development/ proyecto de ejecución), tendering and construction processes as well as close-out and hand-over.

• Participate in the design phase and construction details with the design team.
• Manage quantity take-offs, budgets and tenders during the planning phase.
• Check change orders, progress certificates and final accounts to ensure we respect our client budget.
• Carry out site management and quality control, costs review and schedule together with the project supervision team (architect and aparejador).
• Keep up to date with new materials and construction techniques.
• Manage permitting and licensing with local authorities
• Lead the teams involved on site: General contractor, consultants, special trades, local authorities
• Ensure we respect our target in terms of execution timing and finance
• Manage day-to-day activities on site with the general contractor
• Manage the client relationship
• Occasionally produce drawings in AutoCAD

Very good communication, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team are very important.

In addition to technical experience, a strong affinity for architecture and design is required. The candidate should be persistent, creative and detail-oriented, able to work independently and highly loyal in a very demanding environment.

Who we are

We are a family business with more than 25 years of experience creating exceptional properties in the Balearic Islands.

We manage turnkey projects defined down to the last detail, as well as bespoke solutions tailored to the specific needs and aspirations of each client.

At Studio Akamá we provide a global, integrated approach to architecture, landscaping, interior design and art, at the highest level.

What we offer

• Immediate start on a full-time basis in a solid company with an established track record and reputation
• Remuneration commensurate with the candidate's experience and ability
• A good working environment
• Industry: Architecture and construction project management
• Category: Real estate and construction – Architecture and design