Senior Architect/ Architect

S+A VIETNAM (www.saraivaeassociados.com), an International Architecture and Design Group, specialized in Architectural Design, Urban Planning, Interior Design, Graphic Design and Sustainability consultancy services, based in HCMC - Vietnam (with its headquarters in Lisbon - Portugal), is looking for dedicated and professional Senior Architect / Architect.
We prize efficiency, innovation and ambition. Our teams work in a multidisciplinary environment where integration happens as a matter of course. These positions entail your involvement in various stages of the project: conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents and construction administration. Your role may be conceptual, technical, or both, depending on the scale and complexity of the project, and, first and foremost, on your own areas of expertise. All candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Revit systems (mandatory). Candidates must have good communication skills, English (mandatory). Applicants are required to have at least 5 years of experience. Less experience than 5 years will be considered for Architect position.
Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the production of architectural, schematic and concept design for assigned projects, with the ability to undertake design details including preliminary design calculations, preliminary sketches/drawings, preliminary specifications and other required design information;
• Coordination of concept design, schematic design, detail design, tender and construction documents;
• Work closely with the Project Leader to manage and ensure smooth and timely delivery of architecture projects;
• Oversee the project and ensure that the budget, delivery and schedules are in line with the specifications;
• Liaise with engineers and other disciplines to ensure coherent and correct, as well as aesthetically pleasing design;
• Make amendments to the design as required;
• Undertake detailed design work on projects as required, and fully check and ensure designs are properly validated as per the approved design process;
• Undertake site visits as required;
• Undertake quality assurance checking of drawings and calculations produced by self and that of other team members as directed by Project Leader;
• Produce architectural design briefs, documents, reports and specifications as required;
• Produce architectural drawings utilizing Revit and/or AutoCad as appropriate for the project;
• Follow Company’s design procedures;
• Review submitted construction designs;
• Mentor and train intermediate, junior and intern designers;
• Encourage a collaborative team environment, by leading the design process and delegating effectively to the project team for the production of design presentations and associated documentation within the project programmes.

- Follow Company Policy