Project Leader

Role Overview

The role will encompass all aspects of concept design, documentation, contract administration, quality control, project management, and client negotiation and management. The Project Leader is required to work with Partners, Associates and other team members to manage the design concepts that are developed for a project and protect and sustain them through the project stages until the project is finalised. This role involves a high degree of responsibility for the project team, for client and consultant relationships, and for overseeing a project from inception through to completion. This role forms an integral part of our team and our Partnership, and requires working collaboratively with others, together with a strong sense of initiative, accountability and focus to achieve our Practice's mission 'to design places where people and communities can thrive'. The ideal candidate will have
Seniors Living & Care experience, or Residential experience.

What we can offer

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
• Continued Professional Development
• Paid Parental Leave (Primary & Secondary Care)
• Flexible working arrangements
• B-Corp and Certified Carbon Neutral Practice
• Committed to Designing with Country and Sustainability
• Social Events
• AIA, A+ Membership and Parlour Membership Perks

Responsibilities

• Lead complex architectural projects from inception to final delivery, independently guiding teams.
• Manage resources, budgets, schedules, and relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Perform site investigations to collect and interpret data for design development.
• Prepare architectural designs, documentation, specifications, and progress reports aligned with project goals.
• Define scope and requirements with engineers, ensuring robust project coordination.
• Advise clients on project scope, modifications, and solutions for effective project delivery.
• Review requests, provide expert recommendations, and manage change orders.
• Conduct periodic and final inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working on Seniors Living & Care projects or Residential Projects is required.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures and theory of architecture.
• Demonstrated excellence in leadership and strategic project/team management skills.
• Ability to align project tasks and team orientation with the strategic goals of the practice.
• Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with co-workers, clients, sub-consultants, and technical experts.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of architectural and administrative software, including AutoCAD / Revit, Google SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Accredited Bachelor/Masters qualification in relevant discipline.

All candidates must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for this role.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you

Please submit your resume and a copy of your Portfolio to be considered.

About CHC

For over 60 years, ClarkeHopkinsClarke has worked to create designs that connect people and celebrate community. With studios in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, our award-winning team of over 180 professionals has successfully delivered projects that create genuine social impact across eight key sectors: cities and precincts, community and culture, commercial and workplace, education, health, residential, retail and hospitality, and seniors living and care.

We are a carbon-neutral practice and currently the highest-rated B Corp architectural firm in Australia, recognized for meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. ClarkeHopkinsClarke is a practice built on strong principles. We seek people who have the right skills and share our values.

Diversity Statement

ClarkeHopkinsClarke is a B Corp and an equal opportunity employer. We understand and appreciate the value that diversity brings to a team. We encourage First Nations people to apply for positions on our team. Likewise we welcome people of any ethnicity, gender, age or faith to apply if you feel you could be a good fit for a position listed here.