Architectural Technical Manager

AWP Architects; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

AWP Architects in Malaysia seeks a Project Leader to drive design excellence and oversee architectural projects from concept through completion.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, manage timelines, and ensure compliance with local codes and client objectives. The role involves working closely with the Director in charge and senior partners to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture with professional certifications being an advantage.
• Minimum relevant experience of 15 years onwards.
• Experience in Project Management, including planning, execution, and delivery of architectural projects.
• Previous experience in handling diverse projects across varying scales is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, technical management, and project execution.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, manage project timelines, ensure compliance with regulations.
• Oversee authority submissions, construction documents, and shop drawings.
• Direct the project team in coordination, organization and preparation of construction drawings.
• Mentor younger architects and liaise with Directors and Associates.

Skills

Architecture Design

Project Management

Communication

Revit

AutoCAD

Team coordination

English proficiency

Contract Administration

Education

Architectural degree

Professional certifications

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

AWP Architects, originally established as Alfred Wong Partnership in 1957, is renowned for its innovative approach to "Modernity and Methodology" in architectural design. With a team led by internationally experienced directors and supported by seasoned senior partners, the firm with its Headquarters based in Singapore has expanded its footprint across Southeast Asia, China and India. We have been actively involved with Singapore’s growth for almost seven decades. Our firm remains committed to the nation’s development and growth for the indefinite future with Singapore continuing to be our Headquarters. In recent years we have extended our commitments to our regional offices with the intention to firmly establish our presence and grow with the local markets.

About the Role

The candidate will be responsible for being the primary point for Technical leadership and leading the design, planning, and overseeing architectural projects from preliminary concept stage to completion. This role involves coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, managing project timelines, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing innovative designs aligned with project objectives and client expectations. You are expected to be conversant with all stages of a project and possess the relevant experiences required. This is a Project leader position whereby you will work closely with the Director in charge.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general design, architectural input and technical management of the projects
• Complete the day-to-day executive work including design presentations, authority submissions and project correspondence
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, managing project timelines, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing innovative designs aligned with project objectives and client expectations
• Direct the technical staff on the Preparation and Submission of Forms, Plans and Information required by Authorities for Approvals
• Directs the Project team in the co-ordination, organisation and preparation of Construction Documents and Drawings
• Check Design, Submission, Consultants and Contractor Shop Drawings and provide comments.
• Responsible to the Project Director/Associates and is to liaise with Associate/Architectural Executive and Senior Project Executive.
• Attend Project/Site Meetings and Inspection
• Liaise with other consultants
• Identify and record any product quality problems, to initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels and implement that solution
• Act as the primary point for technical leadership on projects and act as a mentor to younger Architects when needed
• Contract Administration

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or related field, with relevant professional certifications being an advantage.
• Minimum relevant experience of 15 years onwards.
• Experience in Project Management, including planning, execution, and delivery of architectural projects
• Previous experience in handling diverse projects across varying scales is a plus.

Required Skills

• Strong skills in Architecture Design, All Project Phases and Architectural Technical Details.
• Experience in Project Management, including planning, execution, and delivery of architectural projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Software Development and Integration as it applies to architectural tools and systems.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD design software and technology relevant to the architecture industry.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working with diverse teams and clients.
• Strong Team oriented architects for coordination work across project teams internally and externally.
• Contract Administration
• Knowledge, Understanding and Application of Local Code Compliance.
• Proficiency in English

Preferred Skills

• Relevant professional certifications.
• Experience in handling diverse projects across varying scales.
• Prior experience in mission critical facilities, industrial, laboratory and cleanroom projects
• Proficiency in Revit design software and technology relevant to the architecture industry.
• Strong Team oriented architects for coordination work across project teams internally and externally.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AWP is an equal opportunities employer and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated within the firm.

We regret to inform that only candidates with the right to work in Malaysia will be considered at this juncture.