Project Leader / Architect

Zeal Hr; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry seeks a Project Leader / Architect to oversee and manage assigned projects. The suitable candidate will ensure compliance with timelines and budgets while maintaining project documentation and effective stakeholder communication. With at least 2 years of post-registration experience and a degree in Architecture, you will lead projects in a collaborative office environment. Join us in shaping the future of construction!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience.
• Experience in government health projects or high complexity construction projects advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects, documentation, contracts, and finances.
• Ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and compliance.
• Maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Delegation

Administrative skills

Formal writing skills

Education

Degree in Architecture

Registration with SACAP

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Opportunity: Project Leader / Architect

An exciting opportunity has become available within the construction industry for a Project Leader / Architect. The position is based in Plattekloof.

Responsibilities

• Managing, delivering, implementing, monitoring, and reporting on projects.
• Managing project documentation, contracts, and finances.
• Ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and procedures.
• Managing consultant and contractor appointments and performance.
• Reviewing invoices, appointments, and related documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with all protocols and standards.
• Maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience.
• Must be professionally registered with SACAP.
• Degree in Architecture.
• Ability to work in an open office environment with other professionals.
• Experience in government health projects or high complexity construction projects is advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of JBCC 6.2 Principal Building Agreement; exposure to NEC 3 & 4 contracts is beneficial.
• Knowledge of CIDB, PROCSA, Fee Scales, and consultant appointments.
• Ability to review and endorse Contract Instructions & Extension of Time claims.
• Experience with project-specific cash flow projections is beneficial.
• Strong project management, delegation, and administrative skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong formal writing skills.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a Programme Manager and will be responsible for managing allocated projects, ensuring compliance with timelines and budgets, and maintaining project documentation and stakeholder relations.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Architectural and project management expertise.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Degree and registration with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP).