Resident Architect

Job Description

Title: Resident Architect

Company Name: Asian University for Women (AUW)

Vacancy: 1

Age: Na

Job Location: Chattogram (Chattogram Sadar)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 10 years

• At least 10 years

We are seeking an exceptionally qualified Resident Architect to fulfill a critical on-site leadership role during the construction phase of a landmark megaproject. The successful candidate will ensure design integrity, uphold the highest quality standards, and guarantee absolute adherence to local regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The Resident Architect will serve as the primary technical authority on site, performing the following core functions:

I. Construction Monitoring and Quality Assurance

· Routine Inspections: Conduct comprehensive monthly site inspections of the general architectural Works and

· monthly reviews of the structural, civil, building services, and landscape works.

· Compliance Verification: Ensure that construction is carried out in general compliance with project specifications and drawings.

· Defect Reporting: Promptly bring any discovered deficiencies and defects to the notice of the Client and Project Managers.

· Readiness Confirmation: Verify that specific items of work have been inspected by the Contractor/Client/Project Managers and are ready for formal design team inspection.

II. Documentation and Design Management

· Submittal Review: Hold Primary Responsibility for the review of RFIs, material submittals, shop drawings, samples, and product data.

· Design Clarification: Provide necessary supplemental details and drawings and resolve

· minor issues of clarification.

· Change Management: Provide information for minor Change Orders as required.

· Closeout Documentation: Review the final As-Built Drawings, O&M Manuals, and warranties.

· Principal Consultant Coordination: Liaise with the Principal Consultant for technical advice, particularly regarding co-ordination issues.

III. Local Regulatory Compliance

· Sole Responsibility: Hold sole responsibility for local compliance with all building codes and regulations.

· Permit Input: Provide all necessary information and input required for meeting local regulatory requirements, including construction and occupancy permits.

· Solution Advising: Advise the project team on potential compliant solutions to local regulatory requirements.

IV. Project Finalization

· Meeting Attendance: Attend progress meetings with the contractor only when specifically asked by the Client.

· Completion Review: Review the Works on completion and assist the Client and Project Managers in the preparation of the Punch List (Joint Responsibility).

Candidate Profile (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience: 10 to 12 years of professional experience in construction and architectural oversight is preferred.

Education: Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from a reputed university

Demographic: Female candidates are preferable for this position.