Principal Architect

A Principal architect to join WSP India with extensive knowledge & experience in fulfilling a leadership role within the site team and mentoring to the team members. Achieve successful co-ordination between disciplines and manage the Quality Assurance system for the project. Manage, direct, and supervise direct reports to satisfy the time, quality and budgetary targets, whilst meeting or exceeding Clients’ expectations

• To be capable of undertaking the following but not limited to:

  1. Review design and assist in co-ordination with other disciplines to ensure constructability.

  2.Accountable to Resident Engineer/Project Manager/Engineer of Record/ Architect of Record. - Direct reports - Senior Architects/Architect/Junior Architect/CAD/BIM

  3. Review and respond to contractor submissions in a timely manner.

  4. Prepare and issue responses to RFI’s in timely manner.

  5. Provide all necessary on-site direction and issue site instructions.

  6. Ensure all material testing is carried out in accordance with the specification.

  7. Monitor maintenance of QA documentation and associated registers.

  8. Manage and monitor architectural site staff.

  9. Directing site inspection staff of the project team, including CAD, architects, and site inspectors in relation to the assigned work on the project.

  10. Reviewing and verifying accuracy of the works undertaken by architects and site inspection staff.

  11. Providing technical advice to the Resident Engineer with respect to the assigned work on the project.

  12. Prepare monthly reports progress vs. programme, identifying outstanding approvals and future issues to be addressed.

  13. Convene and chair regular site meetings

  14. Observe site safety and issue notices as appropriate.

  15. Report to Resident Engineer and update on issues as required.

  16. Participate in contract administration, review and technical assessment of claims.

  17. Participate in planning, risk identification & resolve of issues in a timely manner.

  18. Ensure accuracy and completeness of records, including As-Built documentation.

  19. Prepare documentation for the completed works for client Handover.

• Mandatory Skills

  AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit Arch, REVIT, American codes, BS codes, Excel, Word

  Desirable Skills

• Effective communication, ability to work independently, ability to work collaboratively, and knowledge of BIM/Rivet/ Navisworks.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.