Site Architect / Field Architect Jobs in Coimbatore Architecture Firm

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Site Architect / Field Architect positions in Coimbatore's private Architecture Firm sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Architecture and Urban Design employer in Coimbatore offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Coimbatore.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Represent the architect on the construction site, monitoring that building work conforms to approved drawings and specifications.
• Review construction work in progress against architectural drawings and issue site instructions for deviations.
• Prepare and manage RFIs (requests for information) from contractors, coordinating responses with the design team.
• Conduct regular site inspections of architectural finishes, joinery installation, facade cladding, and external works.
• Attend site progress meetings and prepare meeting minutes capturing decisions, outstanding issues, and action items.
• Coordinate with structural, MEP, and landscape site representatives to resolve cross-discipline construction queries.
• Prepare site snag lists during pre-possession inspections and track contractor resolution of defect items.

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Arch from a COA-recognized institution with valid COA registration for practising architects.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in site supervision or construction administration for architectural projects.
• Ability to read and interpret complete working drawing sets and identify deviations during site inspections.
• Experience preparing and managing RFIs, site instructions, and drawing variation documentation.
• Good knowledge of construction materials, finishing systems, and quality standards for architectural works.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging contractors, site managers, and client representatives.
• Willingness to be based on-site or travel frequently between active construction sites in Coimbatore.
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Coimbatore.

✅ Required Skills

🏆 Certifications and Qualifications

B.Arch from COA-recognized institute (mandatory for all licensed architectural practice); COA registration (Council of Architecture India) for all practising architects and firm principals; M.Arch or M.Plan for urban design and planning roles; AutoCAD for drafting and working drawings; Revit and BIM 360 for BIM modeller and coordinator roles; Rhino, Grasshopper, and parametric design tools for computational design roles; SketchUp and Lumion for 3D modelling and visualization; IGBC AP or GRIHA evaluator certification for sustainable architecture roles; RERA awareness for project design and documentation roles