Public Profile

Architecture/Interior Design, Arts/Design, Legal/Marketing Research/Consulting

CORE COMPETENCY
- Client liaison
- Design brief development
- Concept, Schematic design
- Developed Design evaluation
- Value management
- Co-ordination of professional design team consultants
- Manage the documentation team including consultants
- Understanding definition and implementation of corporate / brand identity through consultative process with client and consultants
- Design and construct methodology and delivery
- Advanced design development competence (including: detailing, documentation, and selection of materials, finishes, furniture, fittings and equipment etc) as well as experience of design and management during the construction and post-occupancy stages
- Authority submission and approvals
- Inspection process (throughout project)
- Good communication skills both written and oral
- Keeping abreast of developments in design techniques and trends
- Where possible implementation of green building and design principles mainly LEED

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Proven project leadership and control
- Manage and coordinate
- Manage multiple projects concurrently
- A good track record of delivering successful outcomes with clients and industry authorities
- Demonstrated skills in managing and motivating teams of professionals
- A diplomatic negotiator with all stakeholders
- An uncompromising work ethic to ensure key performance targets are achieved
- Quality Assurance
- Mentoring within design and documentation team / studio as well as providing design critique | review advice

ADMINISTRATION
- Cost analysis and estimation
- Specification preparation and observation of projects construction
- Programming, schedules and resources allocation to meet project budget and deliverable
- contract documents including details and work of consultant architects, engineers and other architectural personnel
- Review and comment on final contract documents prepared by consultant architects, engineers and other architectural personnel for conformance with project requirements
- Check and review all in-house work
- Researching project data and prepare reports
- Prepare preliminary and final construction/project cost estimates/budgets and schedules
- Participate in the development of interior design and the selection of building materials
- Assist in the training and development of peers and subordinates
- Provide technical assistance and direction to other architectural and support personnel
- Facilitate conferences with clients, agencies, consultants and contractors relating to projects
- Make field observations of projects and prepare reports
- Review shop drawings, material samples and/or substitutions to ensure compliance with specifications.