Global Lead Architect: Sustainable Development (Remote)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 3,046,000 - 4,399,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote, global opportunities

Executive bonuses

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off and parental/le

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Architect to lead a fully remote, globally focused practice delivering sustainable development projects worldwide. The role requires steering architectural direction, mentoring diverse design teams, and collaborating with clients and stakeholders to advance environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of progressive architectural experience, 10+ in leadership, and deep expertise in green building

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture with a specialization in sustainable design.
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive architectural experience with at least 10 years in a leadership/principal role.
• Extensive experience leading large-scale sustainable development projects.
• Proficiency in BIM (Revit), energy modeling, and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and architectural direction for major sustainable development projects globally.
• Lead and mentor design teams in developing innovative and environmentally conscious architectural solutions.
• Oversee the integration of sustainable design strategies, energy modeling, and green building certifications (e.g., LEED Platinum, Net-Zero).
• Engage with high-profile clients, stakeholders, and governmental bodies to champion sustainable design principles.
• Ensure designs meet high performance, resilience, and occupant well-being standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams using advanced virtual collaboration tools.

Skills

Leadership

Sustainable design

Mentoring teams

Strategic thinking

Communication & negotiation

Leading dispersed teams

Problem solving

Education

Master's in Architecture (sustainability)

Tools

Revit

Energy analysis tools

Visualization software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Architect to lead a fully remote, globally focused practice delivering sustainable development projects worldwide. The role requires steering architectural direction, mentoring diverse design teams, and collaborating with clients and stakeholders to advance environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of progressive architectural experience, 10+ in leadership, and deep expertise in green building