Job Description: Project Architect – Liberia

Contract: Three months, fixed-term
Location: Liberia; candidates currently based in Liberia are preferred
Reports to: Project Manager / Head of Design
Project: [Insert project name and location]
Start date: [Insert date]

Role overview

[1] is seeking an experienced and practical Project Architect to support a three-month construction and design assignment in Liberia. The role will focus on design development, construction documentation, shop drawings, as-built drawings, site coordination, and project close-out.
The preferred candidate will already be in Liberia and available to start at short notice. Candidates outside Liberia may be considered if they can mobilize immediately and remain available for the full contract.

Key responsibilities

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Develop and update architectural plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and construction drawings.

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Review the project brief, existing drawings, specifications, site conditions, and design changes.

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Prepare, coordinate, and review architectural shop drawings for doors, windows, ceilings, partitions, joinery, finishes, stairs, façades, and related works.

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Coordinate architectural drawings with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and specialist works.

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Verify site conditions and measurements, record construction changes, and prepare accurate progressive and final as-built drawings.

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Attend site inspections and coordination meetings and respond to technical queries.

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Check architectural works against approved drawings, specifications, materials, and workmanship requirements.

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Maintain drawing registers, revision logs, technical queries, site notes, and the final handover package.

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Support the Project Manager, client, consultant, contractor, subcontractors, and suppliers in resolving design and construction issues.

Qualifications and experience

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Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or an equivalent recognized qualification.

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Minimum five years of relevant architectural experience, preferably on building, commercial, institutional, residential, hospitality, or mixed-use projects.

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Demonstrated experience with design development, construction drawings, shop drawings, as-built documentation, and active construction sites.

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Strong AutoCAD skills. Revit, BIM coordination, SketchUp, or similar software is an advantage.

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Good understanding of construction materials, finishes, detailing, site measurement, and document control.

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Ability to work independently, coordinate multiple disciplines, communicate clearly, and deliver accurate work under tight deadlines.

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Professional registration or eligibility for registration is preferred, subject to applicable Liberian and project requirements.

Contract and application

The successful candidate will work primarily from the project site or designated project office in Liberia, with travel within Liberia if required. Remuneration will be agreed based on experience. Applicants should state their expected monthly rate or total fee, availability, current location, and ability to work in Liberia.

Please submit a CV, short cover letter, portfolio or relevant work samples, qualifications, and two professional references to [insert email address] by [insert closing date]. Use the subject line: Application – Project Architect, Liberia.

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Project Architect – Liberia | Three-Month Contract