Boiken Developments is a real estate development company, characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit and a new way of approaching conventional tasks. We have an informal work environment where collegial support is highly valued. Creativity and a unifying team spirit characterize our firm. We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a cool and enjoyable workplace and we continuously strive to improve everyday.

B Architects, the in house design department at Boiken, seeks a Associate Designer/Architect to join us in our Tirana office. 

Position Summary:

Evaluates, selects and applies advanced architectural and design methods, with responsibility for project assignments including programming, design development and coordination and production construction documents on projects.

Essential Job Functions

DESIGN

• Demonstrates advanced understanding and application of design practices, theories, and methods.
• Understands overall building design concepts, objectives and critical issues and applies knowledge to tasks and assignments.
• Understands and responds to the technical implications of design decisions.
• Facilitates firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability.

TECHNICAL

• Develops and prepares contract documents, plans and details; executes red-marked revisions.
• Evaluates and integrates engineering systems into the overall project documents.
• Prepares mock-ups of drawing packages.
• Coordinates drawings with specifications.
• Implements code, accessibility and zoning analyses.
• Reviews shop drawing submittals.
• Conducts field observations to monitor progress of construction.

MANAGEMENT

• Performs within the constraints of project budgets and schedules.
• May participate in marketing presentations and client meetings.
• Coordinates contractors, consultants and vendor assignments.
• May organize, direct and mentor junior staff.

Essential Job Requirements:

EDUCATION

Professional Degree in Architecture

EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years
• Experience in all phases and aspects of a project
• Intermediate experience in project design, construction documentation production and construction materials
• Strong CAD, 3D computer modeling and graphic design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative and professional work ethic

Please submit your resume and brief works portfolio at info@boiken.co as one PDF.  We can not consider applications without a PDF upload. 

Thank you for your compliance with this requirement. Looking forward to getting to know you.