Remote Lead Architect: Digital BIM & AI Transformation

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Architect to drive digital transformation in architectural design and project delivery. This fully remote role operates across global teams, shaping the integration of BIM, generative design, AI, and VR into practice.

You will guide architects and technologists, standardize digital tools, and manage digital transformation projects, including scope, budget, and timelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or related field.
• 10+ years in architectural practice with leadership in digital innovation.
• Proven digital transformation leadership in architecture or related industry.
• Deep BIM experience (Revit/Navisworks) and generative design.
• Strong cloud collaboration and digital project management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive digital strategy for architectural design and project delivery.
• Lead adoption and integration of advanced digital technologies globally.
• Oversee BIM standards, data management, and digital workflows.
• Spearhead generative design, AI, and emerging tech adoption.
• Collaborate with IT, R&D, and design teams on digital solutions.
• Provide leadership and guidance on digital best practices to teams.

Skills

Digital transformation leadership

Architectural leadership

Strategy development

Cross-time-zone collaboration

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Data analytics

Visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Architect to drive digital transformation in architectural design and project delivery. This fully remote role operates across global teams, shaping the integration of BIM, generative design, AI, and VR into practice.

You will guide architects and technologists, standardize digital tools, and manage digital transformation projects, including scope, budget, and timelines.