ACREM is part of BALFIN Group, specialized in providing real estate management services. ACREM has established standards for best practices in property management. The company manages shopping centers and residential properties, including: TEG, QTU, TLP, Rolling Hills, and Galeria by TEG. ACREM aims to expand its client portfolio and develop into a company offering a diversified range of services.
BALFIN Group is one of the leading investment groups in the Western Balkans region, combining international standards with local expertise. Founded in 1993 in Vienna by Samir Mane, today the Group operates in 11 countries: Austria, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Switzerland, Croatia, the Netherlands, USA, and Canada. BALFIN is a diversified group active in real estate, wholesale and retail, banking, asset management, tourism, education, and logistics, employing around 5,000 people. The Group’s total assets (including the financial institution) amount to €2.2 billion, according to 2023 data.
Position Title: Architect
Department: Retail Project Development
Reports to: Director of Retail Project Development
Position Purpose:
To create and develop construction projects that are functional and aesthetically pleasing, ensuring they meet building standards and legal regulations. The architect must balance user needs with aesthetics and project efficiency, coordinating with other professionals and managing resources to deliver a sustainable and suitable result for everyday use.
Responsibilities:
- Consult with other professionals regarding project design;
- Prepare and present feasibility reports and design proposals to supervisors;
- Stay within financial budgets and deadlines;
- Produce detailed work, drawings, cost estimates, and specifications;
- Complete details, finishes, and various additions as needed and oversee implementation, ensuring correct execution of projects and estimates;
- Negotiate with contractors and other professionals;
- Prepare applications for planning and building control departments;
- Manage the project by helping coordinate contractors’ work;
- Monitor the project from start to finish; conduct regular site visits to check progress, ensuring the project is on time and within budget;
- Resolve problems and issues that arise during construction;
- Ensure the environmental impact of the project is managed;
- Other tasks assigned by the supervisor based on department needs.
Qualifications:
Education: university degree in Architecture.
Skills: Excellent computer knowledge of AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3ds Max, Revit, ArchiCAD, etc.
Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with significant exposure to risk.
Work Experience: 10 years of experience in the same or similar position. Previous experience as a Site Architect is valued.
Abilities and Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Strong planning and time management skills;
- Detail-oriented;
- Proactive, motivated, and enthusiastic;
- Good negotiation and collaboration skills with suppliers to secure the best deals;
- Ability to manage and resolve various issues that may arise;
- Strong teamwork skills.
Notes:
Working Conditions: BALFIN Group offers an attractive benefits package, including fair compensation based on merit and performance.
Application Method:
To apply for this position, please submit your CV by 24/11/2025 to this email address: hr@acrem.al, specifying in the subject line:
“Architect”
All applications will be treated with full confidentiality in accordance with Law No. 124/2024 enacted by the Albanian Parliament on “Personal Data Protection.”