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Pr. Architect (3-6 months ad-hoc)

Pr. Architect (3-6 months ad-hoc)

Phanda Personnel CC • Pretoria, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Strategic Functions

Provide strategic design and advice from the onset of any project from an Architectural perspective.

Operational Functions

Oversee quality and accuracy of prototype and design drawings as provided by the client and professional service providers (building designs, site layout plans and as-built drawings)

Research and advise on best practice within the architectural universe.

Provide technical input into project implementation plans, standard contractual documentation (best practice, governance items)

Provide occupation/profession specific quality control during project execution

Seek to minimise project cost and enhance value for money, while keeping regulatory standards and quality

Keep abreast of, and advise on, local statutory building regulations and manage incorporation of these regulations into relevant programmes

Project/programme schedule and cost control

Continuous Improvement Of Architecture, Cost Engineering and Estimating Services

Keep abreast of new developments and technologies in the field of architecture

Liaise with external architecture firms and associations regarding documentation, benchmarking rates and alternative procedures to ensure improvements and cost saving

Optimize standard guides, methods and techniques to evaluate the utilisation of available resources

Evaluate and identify new initiatives or enhanced/improved products

Identify and investigate problem areas to recommend possible solutions

Assist the Governance, Risk and Compliance Lead in conducting internal audits for assurance that standards and procedures are being applied

Compile and present special technical reports when required

Development, interpretation and customisation of functional and technical norms and standards

Master Planning, Project Briefs, Business Cases, Accommodation Schedules and Operational Narratives.

Preparation of inputs to the development of the User Asset Management Plan and final project lists

Research / literature studies to keep abreast with new technologies and procedures, including interaction with professional Councils/Boards

Prepare regular performance reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of programme implementation

Identify and manage key risks.

A bachelors degree of Architecture or building management, building science or equivalent as recognised by the South African Council for the Architectural Profession

Professional registration with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP).

5 years or more relevant working experience in the built environment

Drivers License code 08.

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Pr. Architect (3-6 months ad-hoc) • Pretoria, South Africa