Architect

General Summary:

Hanover Company is looking for an Architect to work in our office in Ahmedabad. The Architect will work on a team with a Project Manager-level Design Manager and will be involved in initial design development stages, presentation graphics, construction documentation, construction document quality control, specifications, technical product review, submittal review and construction administration. 

Hanover’s Architects are constantly interacting with associated design professionals and construction team members so candidates must have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in the English language.

Job Responsibilities:

This job generally requires the ability to do the following work:

• Assist in developing projects from early design development through construction completion of project
• Review design drawings, product specifications, submittals and construction documents
• Design and document multi-family and mixed use projects including retail and office. Multi-family will be the primary focus.
• Coordinate preliminary architectural studies for major new structures and alterations to existing structures and site development
• Organize and manage construction administration documents
• Work with teams across business lines, in remote locations, and coordinate with design consultants and subcontractors
• Resolve complex design issues with innovative and practical solutions

Required Software Knowledge:

AutoCAD:

• Use of model and paper space
• Use of x-references
•  Use of templates including standard text, dimstyles, layer, color, linetypes, etc.
• Use of measuring utilities (area)

Bluebeam Revu:

• Understanding of markup utilities including: text, shapes, color & line type management
• Understanding of extracting and combining files
• Creating and managing Bluebeam sessions

Procore:

• Understanding of project dashboard
• Ability to download documents including drawings and submittals for review purposes

Preferred Software Knowledge:

SketchUp/ LayOut:

• Experience creating models with sketchup from AutoCAD line work
• Creation of components
• Use of layers
• Use of paint and application of material images to walls, paving, etc.
• Use of imported components (for example: trees, people, etc.)
• Experience using 3D rendering software plug-ins (for example: Shaderlight)

Photoshop:

• Experience creating renderings from AutoCAD line work or 3d Models
• Use of layers, effects, shadows, colors, etc.

Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s of Architecture

Experience Requirement:

• More than five years’ experience in architectural practice required.
• Some multifamily or retail experience in architectural practice required.
• Expert knowledge with software platforms required or the ability to learn them quickly.
• Advanced verbal and written communication with the English language. 

Technical Knowledge Requirement:

Intermediate understanding of how to review architectural documents such as construction drawings, shop drawings and product data. 

English Proficiency:

Excellent English speaking, reading and writing skills in order to be able to work with corporate team members and actively participate in third party consultant meetings.