Description:
VO Group Australia Pty Ltd (VO) is a leading privately owned company, providing the highest quality façade and metalwork, design, supply and construction services to Builders, Architects and Owners. We are now having an exciting opportunity for a driven and talented Architect Intern to join our team.
This is a fantastic role for someone taking their first step in their career as a Civil Engineer Architect.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Conduct site analysis and assess the planning requirements, conditions, building codes and regulations in line with clients’ needs and environmental impact
- Develop design concepts/schematic designs including building plans, sections, diagrams, and advise on selection of materials and fitting
- Coordinate the design progress and make sure project schedule and budget are met
- Monitor and mitigate design risks, distractions and issues, and implement corrective actions
- Review and update briefs, revise sketch designs, prepare schedules of materials and layouts
- Produce and deliver technical and design documentation including construction drawings, plan and section details, schedules, specifications, and cost estimate
- Collaborate with engineers and consultants to develop structural details and services
- Assess project compliance issues, cost, timelines, progress and prepare tender reports
- Conduct site inspections to assess quality and progress, administer contract by providing contract documents and reports, and resolve project discrepancies and ambiguities
- Attending site meetings for conformance, clarification of project design details and construction issues
- Answer all relevant queries and provide builder with additional details and information, and issue instructions as appropriate
- Coordinate and approve proposed design amendments and alterations during construction
- Liaise and coordinate with clients, management, site teams and authority to ensure project requirements are met
Skills and experience
- A practical-minded hands-on approach coupled with excellent communication and people skills
- A civil engineering degree or equivalent qualification
- Highly motivated attitude to learn and grow within the industry
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Have a good understanding and demonstrative experience of civil engineering architecture
- Ability to produce innovative construction solutions.
- Exposure to design process: design concepts/schematic designs including building plans, sections, diagrams, and advise on selection of materials and fitting
- Ability to speak Mandarin is advantageous as communication with China and Chinese Subcontractors may be required