Construction Architect / Project Manager

Boston Society Of Architects; KwaNojoli; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 110 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in KwaNojoli is looking for a Project Architect with over 10 years of experience. The role involves managing the construction administration of key projects, particularly in affordable housing. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating field reports, managing project schedules, and ensuring the quality of construction documents. Experience with Revit and a strong understanding of construction practices are essential. This position provides an opportunity to be part of impactful community-oriented projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years post-graduate experience.
• Five years of construction administration experience as Project Architect.
• Experience working in affordable housing or publicly-bid projects.

Responsibilities

• Generate timely field reports.
• Review and manage construction submittals.
• Manage project schedule and budget for mid-size projects.
• Act as Project Architect ensuring project quality and coordination.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Knowledge of current construction practices

Ability to use Revit as Project Architect/Manager

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Familiarity with the Adobe Suite

Familiarity with Bluebeam

Familiarity with Procore

Familiarity with Microsoft 365

Education

Registered Architect in Massachusetts

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Bluebeam

Procore

Microsoft 365

Job description

We're a 22-person firm located near South Station in Downtown Boston. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, sustainable community-oriented design for projects across a variety of building types. Our diverse team takes pride in maintaining high standards and professional integrity.

We're looking for a talented individual, to join our team and collaborate on the design, documentation and construction administration of multiple projects in various phases. We're looking for someone with a minimum of ten or more years of post–graduate experience, registered in Massachusetts, with a minimum of five years of construction administration experience as Project Architect. Assisting with the construction administration of a large multi-building affordable housing development will be the main focus of the position for approximately 18 months. The successful candidate would be expected to assist with managing small and mid-size projects alongside their construction administration duties.

Required experience includes:

• Ability to generate timely field reports
• Ability to review and manage construction submittals
• Ability to generate and review Supplemental Instructions and respond to RFIs in a timely manner
• Ability to act as Project Manager, including ability to manage project schedule and budget for mid-size projects
• Ability to manage administrative side of projects including contracts and invoicing
• Ability to act as Project Architect, including ability to manage project quality, coordination and output for mid-size projects
• Experience working in affordable housing or publicly-bid projects in Massachusetts.

Required skills include:

• Knowledge of current construction practices and ability to identify deviations from construction documents and/or approved submittals
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written
• Working directly with clients and consultants to manage overall project performance
• Overseeing the production of clear and effective construction documents
• Ability to use Revit as a Project Architect / Manager in an office setting - 3 years minimum experience
• Familiarity with AutoCAD
• Familiarity with the Adobe Suite, Bluebeam, Procore, and Microsoft 365

How To Apply

Email cover letter, resume and brief work sample (PDF 10MB max) to [e-mail]