Architect - Penang, Malaysia

Veritas Design Group; Penang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Design Group in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee construction projects in Penang. You will manage schedules, ensure quality standards, and coordinate with consultants, authorities, and clients to obtain approvals and certifications.

The role involves handling contracts, variations, site meetings, and inspections through to practical completion and handover of manuals and warranties.

Qualifications

• Follow the company’s policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Prepare and manage the project schedule.
• Develop and implement the Project Quality Plan.
• Prepare and submit planning approval documents and coordinate with consultants and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documents, manage the tender process, and recommend contractor appointments.
• Attend client, consultant, and site meetings.
• Administer the construction contract, issue Architect’s Instructions (AI), and manage variations (VO) and extensions of time (EOT).
• Issue stage completion certificates after verifying completed work.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor construction quality and progress.
• Carry out final inspections, testing, and issue the Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC).
• Ensure submission of as-built drawings, operation & maintenance manuals, warranties, and hand them over to the client.

Job description

• Follow the company’s policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Prepare and manage the project schedule.
• Develop and implement the Project Quality Plan.
• Prepare and submit planning approval documents and coordinate with consultants and authorities.
• Prepare and submit building plan approvals and ensure all required fees are paid.
• Prepare tender documents, manage the tender process, and recommend contractor appointments.
• Attend client, consultant, and site meetings.
• Administer the construction contract, issue Architect’s Instructions (AI), and manage variations (VO) and extensions of time (EOT).
• Issue stage completion certificates after verifying completed work.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor construction quality and progress.
• Carry out final inspections, testing, and issue the Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC).
• Ensure submission of as-built drawings, operation & maintenance manuals, warranties, and hand them over to the client.
• Coordinate the application for the Certificate of Fitness/Completion with the relevant authorities.
• Conduct final defect inspections, ensure defects are rectified, and issue the Final Certificate.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Management.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Sign project-related correspondence where authorized.
• Issue and distribute drawings to clients, consultants, contractors, and other relevant parties.
• Issue Architect’s Instructions (AI) to contractors.