Remote Lead Building Architect | Design Leadership

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Senior leadership position

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Building Architect to head innovative design projects on a fully remote basis. You will lead design teams, mentor junior architects, and drive design excellence from concept to completion. The role emphasizes remote collaboration and virtual oversight for Gauteng projects when required.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Architecture and 10+ years of experience, with proficiency in BIM (Revit), AutoCAD, and visualization tools. SACAP registration is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in architectural design and project leadership.
• Experience leading design teams and managing complex projects in a remote or distributed setup.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization and development of architectural designs for various building typologies.
• Manage and mentor design teams, fostering a collaborative remote work culture.
• Ensure design integrity, quality, and compliance with SA building codes and regulations.
• Oversee production of detailed drawings, BIM models, and technical documentation.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors in a virtual setting.
• Conduct virtual design reviews and present proposals to stakeholders.
• Drive innovation in design, materials, and construction technologies.
• Manage project timelines and budgets to ensure on-time delivery.
• Contribute to firm-wide design standards and best practices.

Skills

BIM leadership

Remote team management

Effective communication

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Building Architect to head innovative design projects on a fully remote basis. You will lead design teams, mentor junior architects, and drive design excellence from concept to completion. The role emphasizes remote collaboration and virtual oversight for Gauteng projects when required.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Architecture and 10+ years of experience, with proficiency in BIM (Revit), AutoCAD, and visualization tools. SACAP registration is required.