Space Planner & Design Architect

About the role

RUARUA is seeking a Space Planner & Design Architect to lead campus space planning and design coordination across its academic and administrative facilities. The role ensures that all design documentation, CAD/BIM models, and master plans are accurate, up‑to‑date, and aligned with the university’s strategic vision.

Key responsibilities

• Lead campus space planning, allocation, and governance for academic and administrative functions.
• Maintain and update CAD/BIM drawings, ensuring documentation reflects current site conditions.
• Act as custodian of design documentation, including master plans and BIM models.
• Oversee design review processes, approve design change requests, and ensure compliance with technical guidelines and regulations.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, maintenance teams, and external vendors on construction and design activities.
• Track design changes, manage version control, and ensure proper approvals.
• Manage multidisciplinary design teams and consultants, providing oversight of architectural and engineering design activities.

Required profile

• 8–10 years of experience in architecture, space planning, or design coordination, preferably on large‑scale university or cultural projects.
• Proven experience managing design consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of design coordination, space planning, and construction interfaces.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CAD and BIM tools, specifically AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience in documentation management and master‑plan maintenance.