Lead Design Architect

• Lead and inspire a team of highly skilled architects and designers, fostering creativity, collaboration, and excellence in design.
• Developing and presenting building concept designs in line with the client's brief and to the client's satisfaction, whether for competitions, proposals or delivery jobs.
• Oversee the entire design process, from initial sketches and 3D modeling to construction documentation, ensuring adherence to budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with clients, engineers, contractors, and consultants to translate design concepts into feasible and sustainable architectural solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, materials, and technologies in the architectural field, infusing innovation into all aspects of the design process.
• Conduct site visits and provide expert guidance during the construction phase, ensuring the integrity and fidelity of the design vision.
• Act as a key representative of our firm, fostering strong relationships with clients, and help with the winning work.
• Provide support and design leadership for other GHD offices from time to time.
• Work with Project Directors, Project Managers, and others to satisfactorily deliver projects.
• Establish project delivery strategy and work with the Project Manager in developing the job plan, quality plan, securing resources, establishing work briefs and budgets.
• Organize and carry out peer reviews across disciplines for feedback and comment during concept development and prior to submission
• Introduction of work practices that increase efficiency, productivity and job satisfaction for staff.
• Direct technical performance on projects, monitor adherence to the Quality Plan and take corrective action as required.
• Invite client feedback as appropriate to verify client needs being met.
• Monitor financial performance and productivity on jobs.
• Liaise with Business Group Managers in the allocation of resources and staffing of projects.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• Minimum of 12- 15 years of experience in design architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong design skills, with a focus on innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing design solutions.
• Proven experience as a lead architect, showcasing a portfolio of successfully executed architectural projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Extensive knowledge of local / International building codes, regulations, and construction practices.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a team of architects and designers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex design concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• A keen eye for detail, an unwavering commitment to quality, and an aptitude for problem-solving.
• Focus on client experience and understanding of client needs.
• Able to direct several jobs at once and determine priorities.
• Understand and adhere to GHD’s values, Codes of Conduct, and Policies.