Remote Senior Residential Architect: Lead Design & Docs

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

provident fund

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Residential Architect for a remote nationwide role with a leading South African architectural firm. You will lead design development, produce construction documentation, and collaborate with a distributed team to deliver high‑quality residential projects from a home office.

The role requires a B.Arch or M.Arch, SACAP registration, 7+ years in residential architecture, and expert Revit and AutoCAD skills.

Qualifications

• B.Arch or M.Arch degree from an accredited program.
• SACAP registration is required.
• 7+ years of post-graduate experience in residential architecture.
• Expert Revit and AutoCAD skills.
• Strong remote-working communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development for residential projects from concept to construction documents.
• Produce detailed drawings, elevations, sections and specifications using BIM software.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers for integrated designs.
• Present designs remotely to clients and stakeholders and conduct virtual design reviews.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations and accessibility standards.
• Mentor junior architects and designers in a virtual setting.
• Oversee project timelines and deliverables in a distributed team environment.
• Maintain organized project documentation and clear communication channels.

Skills

BIM proficiency

Autocad

Remote collaboration

Client communication

Education

B.Arch or M.Arch

Tools

Revit

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Residential Architect for a remote nationwide role with a leading South African architectural firm. You will lead design development, produce construction documentation, and collaborate with a distributed team to deliver high‑quality residential projects from a home office.

The role requires a B.Arch or M.Arch, SACAP registration, 7+ years in residential architecture, and expert Revit and AutoCAD skills.