Principal Architect - Sri Lanka
Background:
SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects throughout the world. SHELADIA believes that practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems, to optimize the use of available resources.
SHELADIA is seeking a Principal Architect with the below experience in Sri Lanka.
The principal architect is required to be a senior architect or engineer and should have a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience, including assignments in various locations, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in the proposed position on similar and comparable projects in different locations. The principal architect is also preferred to have a Master’s degree in architecture, civil engineering or other relevant fields. Having a proven record of managerial capability is an advantage through the directing/managing of major design-and-build construction works, including projects of a similar cost, scale, and magnitude. The principal architect is preferred to have knowledge and experience of green building design as well as education facility development in higher education institutions.
The principal architect will coordinate the efforts of the project design team under Project Management Consultancy, to ensure that management and technical policies are correctly and consistently implemented in all aspects of the construction designs. The principal architect will lead a series of meetings to monitor the progress of designs and decide the total cost of scope and schedule of the design-and-build contract. Monitoring design team performance and intervening when necessary to ensure successful delivery of projects are also important. The principal architect is expected to serve for a nine-month period continually or any other time period both parties agreed during the contract period which essential for completing the review of the design.
How to Apply: Applications should include a CV and cover letter.
This position is open until filled. Please send CVs to dgaller@sheladia.com
Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications that we receive, we may not be able to respond to each individual candidate. Please respect our no phone calls policy.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
SHELADIA Associates, Inc. is an international provider of technical assistance, architectural & engineering services, as well as, construction supervision in sectors of transportation; architecture; energy; irrigation and water resources; agriculture; water supply; health and education; and capacity building for government agencies, communities, and other stakeholders.
SHELADIA’s work spans the continents of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The firm has successfully implemented projects for US Government Agencies such as USAID, multi-lateral agencies (World Bank, ADB, African Development Bank), host governments, and private sector clients. The company is dedicated to crosscutting the areas of monitoring and evaluation, private sector participation, and social development, which have been a key element for many of our projects in all sectors.
