TURQUOISE MOUNTAIN, MYANMAR IS LOOKING FOR A PROJECT ARCHITECT / MANAGER Turquoise Mountain is a non-profit, non-governmental organization specializing in urban regeneration, business development, and education in traditional arts and architecture. Turquoise Mountain Trust has been successfully completing projects in Afghanistan since 2006, and is now setting up in Myanmar and is looking to recruit a talented and ambitious Project Architect / Manager who shares the vision of the organisation and will lead on the planned new building projects. Job title: Project Architect / Manager Reporting to: Director - Myanmar Direct reports: N/A Contract/Hours: The role is full time at 40 hours per week over 5 days per week between 9 and 5.30. Occasional out of office hours may be required. Salary: $2,200 per month Location: Yangon (Office in Bahan Township) Main Function To lead on the physical conservation building projects proposed by Turquoise Mountain in the historic Downtown area of Yangon and at the University. This will include everything from the design and specification of repairs and new sympathetic interventions, to finding, training and managing skilled craftsman to carry out the works. The role has the potential to grow with the organisation as they hope to take on more buildings. Key responsibilities Building survey: lead on the production of existing measured survey drawings and condition surveys, with drafting assistance where required. Design: Produce the design for the repair of buildings summarised on drawings and in specifications. This will include coordinating the input of other consultants where needed such as Mechanical and Electrical engineers. Procurement: Identify suitable contractors to carry out building works and coordinate the tendering process. Where contractors do not have the required experience of working on historic buildings, bring in experience craftsman directly. Skills training: run on the job training to capacity build contractors and workman by supplementing them with skilled craftspeople and supporting knowledge sharing. Work with international experts to increase local knowledge with the overall aim of works being carried out to international conservation standards. Construction Management: Manage construction works on site, ensuring that the highest quality standards are achieved, as well as keeping within cost and programme constraints. Strategy: work closely with the Director to shape the vision for Turquoise Mountain Myanmar in terms of the projects that are taken on and the direction of the organisation. Team management: when the organisation grows this role will include managing a team. It is the nature of the work of TM that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All staff are expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and undertake tasks that are not specifically referenced in the job description. Person Specification Relevant Architectural or Engineering qualification from a higher education institution At least 15 years of relevant experience in the construction industry Good knowledge of the local construction industry, including outline costs, quantities and rates Experience of working on historic buildings using traditional construction techniques Experience of delivering vocational skills training Good design skills that can be well communicated through drawing and specifications Good interpersonal and communication skills Fluent Burmese and English with good written English How to apply Please send CVs and a covering letter by email no later than 26th December 2014 to:Harry Wardill Director – Myanmar Turquoise Mountain [email protected] Tel. 092 5383 9440 Background Turquoise Mountain Turquoise Mountain has a proven track record of urban regeneration, historic building restoration and revival of traditional crafts. Over the last eight years in Afghanistan, Turquoise Mountain has engaged in a wide-ranging and ongoing architectural conservation project in the centre of the Old City of Kabul, Murad Khane, restoring 112 historic buildings and installing full water supply, sanitation, electricity and stone paving down every street. Alongside the conservation of traditional buildings, Turquoise Mountain has built a number of new buildings, combining traditional Afghan building techniques with those of modern earth construction. In 2013 Turquoise Mountain received the UNESCO Award of Distinction for the restoration of Murad Khane’s Great Serai, and was praised for its role in renewing local pride and raising awareness of the continued relevance of local cultural heritage. Turquoise Mountain has always focused on education and traditional skills. It has built the Institute for Afghan Arts and Architecture and trained thousands of traditional artisans and builders. Turquoise Mountain is setting up in Yangon and will work in partnership with the Yangon Heritage Trust in the historic Downtown and with the University of Yangon. Alongside these established and high profile partners it plans to undertake highly visible demonstration heritage-led regeneration projects to international standards. It will provide jobs, skills, and a renewed vision for Yangon rooted in a sense of pride in Myanmar’s history and culture.
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