Introducing the G.A Group
The G.A Group is a pioneering collection of award-winning design companies that specialize in creating experiences that resonate. We do this across multiple channels and touch-points, in both 2D and 3D, the physical world and digital.
The various companies within the group often work in partnership with one another on integrated briefs using our unique multi-disciplinary Resonance Process, which puts the experience concept at the heart of everything we do. As a group of companies designing experiences that resonate, we start by listening and learning β about people, behavior, and the world in which we live. We call our philosophy Restless Curiosity.
Architectural Technician
5 years+ of experience in relevant large-scale, high-end hospitality projects
About the Role:
The Architectural Technician is part of a project team and is responsible for and under the direction of the Senior Designer and Senior Designer Project Manager. This role requires participating in the development of presentation and bid documentation and producing and managing all required construction documentation.
Together with the Senior Designer and Senior Designer Project Manager, the Architectural Technician has to ensure the timely and correct completion of all documentation (plans, elevations, details, schedules, etc.) within internal and external guidelines and rules as well as the coordination with the GA internal FF&E team and information from other external consultants.
The Architectural Technician must therefore have a good understanding of the overall project program and the deadlines on which the required documentation has to be issued to the client/contractor.
The Architectural Technician may be required to assist with different projects at the same time.
Responsibilities:
– Translate design development drawings into construction information.
– Produce all necessary drawings and schedules.
– Assist the project team in maintaining continuity of design intent throughout construction documentation.
– Assist in the coordination of interior architectural documents with the work of consultants and architects.
– Coordinate with the project team in producing all required schedules (i.e. finishes, sanitaryware, ironmongery etc.).
– Provide comprehensive detailed knowledge of joinery, stonework, and metalwork packages.
– Coordinate efforts of the project team in finalising and documenting the project.
– Review for code compliance.
– Maintain a journal and records of the latest revisions, issues, submittals, etc.
– Ensure graphic quality and consistency and correctness of construction documentation.
– Generate architectural specifications in conjunction with the design team (in accordance with the GA project contract only).
– Ensure the content of drawings is adequate for construction.
– Ensure workability of details, etc.
– Be knowledgeable about contract responsibilities during construction documentation.
– An excellent knowledge of AutoCAD is essential, and Sketch-Up/3D modeling software is preferred. A good knowledge of PowerPoint, Photoshop/illustrator, and Rhino is desirable.