Senior Remote Architect - Digital Transformation

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1.400.000 - 1.900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Highly competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Generous budget for professional dev

Access to cutting-edge software/hardw

Flexible work-life balance

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Remote Architect to drive digital transformation across global architectural delivery. You will lead adoption of BIM standards, generative design, and cloud collaboration, shaping remote workflows and design optimization across projects.

The role requires 12+ years of architectural experience with a leadership focus on technology integration, and a passion for innovative, data-driven design and change management in a multinational setting.

Qualifikationen

• Professional Architect qualification (PrArch) or equivalent international registration.
• 12+ years architectural experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role focusing on technology integration.
• Proven expertise in advanced BIM workflows, digital construction technologies, and cloud collaboration platforms.
• Strong understanding of generative design, parametric modeling, and data analytics in an architectural context.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change management initiatives and drive digital adoption across large organizations.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills for remote engagement.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for digital transformation in architecture and design.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and integration of new digital technologies and software solutions.
• Establish and champion firm-wide BIM standards, workflows, and best practices for remote collaboration.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to project teams on leveraging digital tools for design optimization and efficiency.
• Oversee the implementation of data-driven design processes and analytics for project insights.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning around digital advancements in the AEC industry.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Remote collaboration

Architectural design

Data analytics

Change management

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Professional Architect registration

Tools

BIM software

Cloud collaboration platforms

Generative design tools

Parametric modeling tools

Data analytics tools

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Remote Architect - Digital Transformation

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Remote Architect to drive digital transformation initiatives within their global architectural practice. This pivotal role involves leading the adoption and integration of advanced digital tools and methodologies across all design and project delivery processes. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of how architecture is conceived, designed, and built, working from anywhere. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader with a deep understanding of BIM, generative design, data analytics, and cloud-based collaboration platforms, committed to enhancing efficiency and innovation across the firm.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Remote Architect to drive digital transformation initiatives within their global architectural practice. This pivotal role involves leading the adoption and integration of advanced digital tools and methodologies across all design and project delivery processes. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of how architecture is conceived, designed, and built, working from anywhere. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking leader with a deep understanding of BIM, generative design, data analytics, and cloud-based collaboration platforms, committed to enhancing efficiency and innovation across the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for digital transformation in architecture and design.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and integration of new digital technologies and software solutions.
• Establish and champion firm-wide BIM standards, workflows, and best practices for remote collaboration.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to project teams on leveraging digital tools for design optimization and efficiency.
• Oversee the implementation of data-driven design processes and analytics for project insights.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning around digital advancements in the AEC industry.

Requirements

• Professional Architect qualification (PrArch) or equivalent international registration.
• Minimum of 12 years of extensive architectural experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focusing on technology integration.
• Proven expertise in advanced BIM workflows, digital construction technologies, and cloud collaboration platforms.
• Strong understanding of generative design, parametric modeling, and data analytics in an architectural context.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change management initiatives and drive digital adoption across large organizations.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills for remote engagement.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, reflecting senior expertise.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to shape the digital future of a leading architectural firm.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and technology acquisition.
• Access to cutting-edge software and hardware for optimal remote performance.