Position:	Resident Architect
Department:	AUW Campus Project
Reports to:	PD/DPD
Location:	Permanent Campus, Asian University for Women, Chittagong

 

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

Main Responsibilities of the Job:

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

Qualifications Required:

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.

Compensation & other benefits: According to AUW policy.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should send their resume along with a professional portfolio. Attach copy of educational certificates, experience letters, copy of NID/Passport and name of at least 3 references.

Applicants must enclose his/her Photograph with CV. (Name & Contact Information) addressing to hrd@auw.edu.bd. Please mention the position applied on the subject line. The review of applications will begin immediately. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.