Project Leader Architect (Associate)

Your new company
An award-winning Melbourne design studio with extensive experience over a wide range of project sectors. Join this growing studio that thrives on a collaborative environment, and most importantly work with a like-minded architects and interior designers who value teamwork, sharing of ideas and exploring creative design solutions.

Your new role

• Oversee design development, production of working drawings, and construction documents on given projects
• Establish and maintain budgets, schedules, and monitor adherence of terms of contract expectations
• Establish clear communications and professional relationships with clients, consultants, PM & contractors
• Manage the project delivery process and work closely with clients and directors
• Creating and managing project progress, time schedules and resourcing
• Liaise with project managers and builders for projects in construction
• Prepare and administer the Procurement contracts (where required)
• Monitor project progress according to contract scope and deliverable
• Coordinate and lead teams through design, development and contract phases of construction projects
• Mentor and support younger staffs in developing skill set and responsibilities

What you'll need to succeed

• Registered (ideal, not imperative)
• Revit skills - not imperative but some experience would be ideal; AutoCAD; Sketch-up
• All phases of project delivery with concept and presentation skills, direct client liaison, consultant co-ordination, builder liaison
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of the architectural delivery service including an ability and willingness to lead and encourage teams and promote motivation
• Sound analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Sound technical knowledge of architectural project delivery + Revit
• Advanced knowledge of building materials, their function and physical properties and construction methods
• Advanced knowledge of structural, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical engineering as related to buildings
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes, laws, rules and standards regulating the design and construction of buildings
• Self-motivated focus to achieve project deadlines, with an ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills
• Client focused and results driven
• Understanding of project processes, profitability and resource management
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to challenging situations
• Demonstrable experience in creative architecture and interior design and project management within highly serviced projects

What you'll get in return
This is an exciting opportunity to join this well-respected Practice with excellent opportunities for career progression, whilst working within a close-knit team. In return you will be offered an excellent salary which is negotiable dependent on your experience, and a generous career plan (both personal and career wise).

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV and Folio to Shermaine.chia@hays.com.au, or Shermaine Chia on 0403 252 661 for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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