Senior Project Architect

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Remote work

Private healthcare

Generous leave

Autonomy culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Architect to lead major architectural projects in a fully remote practice. You will provide design leadership, client liaison, and team coordination to deliver complex projects from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years post-registration experience, SACAP registration, and strong skills in Revit, AutoCAD, and visualization tools. Remote work flexibility is a key feature of this role.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture and SACAP registration.
• 10+ years post-registration experience managing diverse architectural projects.
• Proven ability to lead project teams, budgets and timelines.
• Expertise in Revit, AutoCAD, and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design teams on medium to large-scale projects, ensuring design quality and objectives are met.
• Manage client relationships, facilitating communication and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee development of design documentation, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate with project consultants (structural, mechanical, electrical engineers, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations and professional standards.
• Provide mentorship to junior architects in a remote setting.

Skills

Project leadership

Team leadership

Client management

Remote work experience

Negotiation

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

SACAP registration

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Visualization tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished and motivated Senior Project Architect to lead key projects within their fully remote practice. This role requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in managing architectural projects from inception through to completion. You will be responsible for design leadership, client liaison, team coordination, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects, all while working exclusively remotely. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional organizational skills, a deep understanding of construction processes, and the ability to foster collaboration and drive project success in a distributed team environment. This is a significant opportunity to shape major architectural outcomes from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design teams on medium to large-scale projects, ensuring design quality and project objectives are met.
• Manage client relationships, facilitating communication and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the development of design documentation, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Coordinate effectively with all project consultants (structural, mechanical, electrical engineers, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant building codes, regulations, and professional standards.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior architects and team members in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture and registration as a Professional Architect with SACAP.
• Minimum of 10 years of post-registration experience in managing and delivering diverse architectural projects.
• Demonstrated success in leading project teams and managing project budgets and timelines.
• Expertise in architectural design software, including Revit , AutoCAD, and relevant visualization tools.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and client management skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects effectively in a remote work setting.

Benefits

• Highly attractive salary package and potential for profit-sharing.
• Complete remote work flexibility, enabling work from any location.
• Comprehensive private healthcare and wellness benefits.
• Generous annual leave and opportunities for sabbatical.
• A culture that values expertise, innovation, and autonomous work.