Architectural Design Manager — Lead Approvals & VE

China State Construction Engineering (M) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

China State Construction Engineering Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Architect to lead the design process from concept to project completion. You will drive authority submissions, coordinate with authorities and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with Malaysian standards and project requirements.

The role requires 3+ years in architectural design or design management, and registration with LAM/PAM is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in architectural design, design management or authority submission in Malaysia.
• Registered with LAM and/or PAM membership is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian authority approval procedures, MS, BS, UBBL and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the architectural design process from concept development through project completion.
• Lead the authority submission process including DO, Building Plan approvals, staged submissions and CCC.
• Coordinate with local authorities, registered architects, consultants and stakeholders to ensure timely approvals.
• Manage and monitor performance of architectural consultants, ensuring schedules, quality and contractual compliance.
• Review drawings, specifications and designs to ensure MS/BS/UBBL compliance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities and resolve design interfaces and clashes.
• Drive design optimisation and Value Engineering to improve constructability and cost efficiency.
• Support tender submissions, technical proposals and client presentations during pre-contract.
• Prepare and maintain design management procedures, technical standards and best practices.

Skills

Architectural design

Regulatory liaison

Stakeholder coordination

Bilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Job description

China State Construction Engineering Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Architect to lead the design process from concept to project completion. You will drive authority submissions, coordinate with authorities and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with Malaysian standards and project requirements.

The role requires 3+ years in architectural design or design management, and registration with LAM/PAM is an advantage.