Assistant Manager, Planning & Design (Architect)

Tropicana Corporation Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development company in Malaysia seeks an Architect to assist in establishing product briefs and maintaining design standards. The candidate must have a degree in Architecture, LAM Pt II accreditation, and a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience. Responsibilities include supporting project teams, overseeing design compliance, and promoting innovative design practices. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands professionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience with reputable consultants or developers.
• Experience in construction and contractual procedures.
• Ability to communicate efficiently in written and graphic form.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Architect in establishing product briefs.
• Support project teams in reviewing design submissions.
• Perform site inspections for quality control.
• Promote good design standards across projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of construction methods

Ability to manage conflicting demands

Relationship management

Education

Degree in Architecture

LAM – Pt II accreditation

Job description

Responsibilities

Assist the senior Architect to establish the product and product brief in conjunction with marketing survey information and budgetary allowances.

Establish, maintain and update architectural design guidelines and requirements using best practice / Standards in compliance with the company’s objectives.

Support the Senior Architect and to work closely with consultants to develop the planning and review design submissions for compliance against the design brief and guidelines during the design development stage.

Support the Marketing Team in review of project planning and design related matters during the preparation and presentation of all marketing related materials for a project launch.

In a supporting role to the Project Team, review project plans, details drawings, specifications and material submission to maintain a high level of design co-ordination and quality in accordance to the established time frame.

In a supporting role to the Project Team, perform interim/ milestone site inspection to review the construction and quality of workmanship at site, and provide advice on improvement measures for design implementation and compliance with the approved specification and company’s objectives.

To assist in providing support for in-house related architectural and design work as and when necessary.

To support the Senior Architect to lead in the design review of architectural and urban design projects.

To work closely with design groups and external consultants to support in-house project, marketing and costing teams towards successful project delivery.

To promote good design throughout the company’s development.

To research and make recommendations for new design policies.

To enforce the implementation of approved minimum requirements in design guideline.

To make recommendations for the appointment design consultants and review consultant performance against design and co-ordination matters.

General

To implement all relevant policies, procedures and work instructions as so defined in the Company’s Quality Management System.

Any other duties as and when assigned from time to time by the superior/management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architect or related discipline.
• Registered with LAM – Pt II accreditation.
• Minimum5 years yearsofexperiencewithreputableconsultants,contractorsorproperty developers.
• Experienceinconstructionandcontractualproceduresandfamiliarwithdesignspecification, method statements and drawings.
• Knowledgeofbuilding,construction,infrastructure,products and technology available in the market.
• Abilitytocommunicate efficiently and clearly both in written form and through graphic representations.
• Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to priorities duties and work effectively under pressure while remaining calm and professional at all times.
• Able to build good relationship at all levels, internally and externally.
• Able to manage sensitive / confidential information.