Design Architect

Private Advertiser; Rizal; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Design Architect to plan, direct, and coordinate projects, developing architectural designs aligned with client needs and building usage.

The role involves reviewing plans, coordinating with subcontractors and authorities, and producing detailed drawings and specifications for construction or improvement projects. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (BS Architecture) required.
• At least 2 years of architecture experience.
• Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Self-directed with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize design development and production delivery.
• Experience coordinating with authorities for building permits and code reviews.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design projects and review plans to ensure compliance with codes.
• Advise subcontractors on plan interpretation.
• Prepare and review preliminary designs, drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Provide technical guidance on policies for architectural systems and codes.
• Research materials and stay updated on building codes and methods.
• Review shop drawings for technical accuracy against specs.
• Collaborate with clients to define problems and secure approvals.
• Review product literature and assess material suitability.
• Develop design documents to propose space planning solutions.
• Create architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings.
• Select finishes including colors, carpets, and lighting.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Working under pressure

Education

BS Architecture

Job description

Job Description:

Design Architect is responsible for planning, directing and coordinating projects. Creates plans and gather design requirements for new structures. Controlling projects from start to finish to ensure high quality, innovative and functional design developing architecture in line with client's needs, building's usage and environmental impact.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Design project and/or review architectural or engineering plans, specifications and contract documents to ensure compliance with government codes, laws and regulations.

2. Advises Subcontractors on the interpretation of plans, recommends changes when necessary.

3. Prepares and/or review preliminary designs, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates related to the project.

4. Provides technical expertise in development or review of policies and procedures in relation to architectural structures and systems and construction/safety codes.

5. Researches literature and maintain knowledge of current building materials, structural, mechanical and electrical system codes and methods of application.

6. Review shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and contract agreements by checking them for technical accuracy according to accepted guidelines.

7. Works with customers and Clients to gather facts, defines design and space planning problems, conceptualize possible solutions and secure approvals of proposals.

8. Reviews product literature, analyzes materials and determines appropriateness for application to projects.

9. Provides advice and develop design documents to initiate and modify architectural design space planning solutions.

10. Performs design drafting including preliminary drawings, working drawings and full detail drawings for architectural, structural and mechanical works associated with building construction or improvement projects.

11. Provides finish selections including color palettes, carpet and wall finishes, lighting and other various interior selections.

12. Perform other tasks as maybe assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications:

1. Graduate of BS Architecture

2. At least 2 year(s) of working experience specialized in Architecture

3. Ability to successfully lead a team of disciplines and consultants;

4. Self-directed with clear communication and interpersonal skills;

5. Ability to organize project design development and production delivery;

6. Work with governing authorities on obtaining building permits, documenting code review and approvals;

7.Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks and adjust work accordingly.