Senior Architect
Job Description
Job Context
Kaizen Homes Limited is seeking a visionary, highly creative, and experienced Senior Architect to head our design department. The successful candidate will spearhead the architectural team, conceptualizing landmark residential and land development projects. This role demands a proven track record of leadership from initial concept to final site execution, with strict adherence to local statutory building codes.
Key Responsibilities
Design Leadership: Head the entire design lifecycle, developing innovative design concepts, master plans, and comprehensive architectural blueprints.
Team & Project Management: Mentor, guide, and manage junior architects and draftsmen to optimize efficiency and maintain high-quality design outputs.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all architectural designs conform strictly to RAJUK, BNBC, NHA, PWD, and Municipal building codes to guarantee seamless approval processes.
Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinate closely with Structural Engineers, Supply Chain, and Project In-charges to successfully integrate structural and finishing elements into the final execution plans.
Site Supervision & Quality Audit: Conduct strategic site visits to audit the implementation of high-priority architectural details and resolve complex on-site issues.
Stakeholder Presentations: Deliver high-end 3D designs, animations, and blueprints to top management and high-profile clients.
Experience
- 6 to 10 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Real Estate
Education
- Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) in Architecture
Active membership with the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) is highly preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Age 30 to 50 years
- Only Male
BUET, KHULNA UNIVERSITY, BRACK, NSU, AUST, UAP, Graduates will get preference.
Technical & Software Mastery
Advanced Software Proficiency: Expert-level mastery of AutoCAD, 3ds Max or SketchUp, Lumion or V-Ray, and Adobe Photoshop for creating high-end presentations, renderings, and working drawings.
Building Science: Exceptional understanding of modern building materials, premium interior/exterior finishing standards, and innovative construction methodologies.
Regulatory & Code Compliance
Statutory Code Expertise: In-depth, practical knowledge of RAJUK, BNBC, NHA, PWD, and Municipal building bylaws (FAR, Ground Coverage, Setbacks, Fire Safety rules).
Proven track record of preparing architectural layout plans that achieve swift approval from regulatory authorities.
Leadership & Team Management
Design Department Leadership: Proven ability to manage, mentor, and inspire a team of junior architects, 3D visualizers, and draftsmen to deliver projects within deadlines.
Project Ownership: Strong capability to lead a project from the initial sketch/ideation phase through to final hand-over.
Interpersonal & Presentation Skills
High-Profile Presentations: Outstanding presentation and communication skills to pitch high-end animations, 3D concepts, and material boards to top management and premium clients.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Excellent collaboration skills to sync smoothly with Structural, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), and Site Construction teams to resolve design discrepancies instantly.
Portfolio & Industry Exposure
A strong, verifiable portfolio showcasing successfully completed premium residential apartment complexes, commercial buildings, or large-scale land development projects.
Active involvement with contemporary design trends, sustainable/green architecture, and cost-efficient design practices.
Skills & Expertise
Compensation & Other Benefits
- Festival Bonus: 2
Mobile bill and Internet allowance.
Festival Bonuses: 02 (Yearly).
Other standard corporate benefits as per company policy.