Current Open Positions
Chief architect
Division
Project LocationBaku, Azerbaijan
Minimum Years Experience7 years
Travel Involved
Job TypeFull time
Job Classification
EducationHigher education (in the field of architecture).
Compensation
Job description
- Conduct detailed research in the initial stages of projects, perform site analyses, and ensure the initial design approach.
- Accept and analyze design information, and provide a report to management with recommendations regarding alignment with needs and objectives.
- Verify design information for compliance with aesthetic, technical requirements, and environmental considerations, guiding the designers towards these requirements.
- Ensure that the design information complies with the laws of the Republic of Azerbaijan, urban planning, construction regulatory documents, and pre-established international standards.
- Determine initial specifications, material classifications, and the quality level of design.
- Act as a team member and manage the stakeholders involved in the design process.
- Provide relevant advice on setting design deadlines and check the alignment of the work volumes in the project schedule with design-related tasks at all stages.
- Provide technical support during the project’s tender process, review specifications and work volumes, and provide relevant technical feedback.
- Ensure the full approval of completed project documents by state authorities and the proper submission of the approved working project package for construction.
- Participate in relevant testing and inspections during production and the handover process of construction.
- Provide expert reviews of technical documents at all stages of the project, conduct analyses, and offer suggestions for budget and cost optimization.
- Ensure the preparation, distribution, storage, approval, archiving, and the exchange of all project documents according to the relevant Documented Information Control Procedure.
- Ensure full compliance with the local and international standards required by the company.
- Perform other similar tasks assigned by management.
Essential duties & responsibilities
Qualifications
- Higher education (in the field of architecture).
- At least 7 years of relevant work experience (in construction and office settings).
- Knowledge of construction regulatory documents: AzDTN, SNIP, BS, EN, ASHRAE, SMACNA, NFPA, BIM.
- Language skills: Azerbaijani – fluent; English – good.
- Computer skills: MS Office, AutoCAD, Revit.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team, with a focus on continuous development.