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Chief Design Architect

FAIR WORK (M) SDN. BHD.

Simpang Ampat

On-site

MYR 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Architect with extensive experience in modular construction. The role involves managing project specifications, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess significant leadership experience and a strong network of subcontractor contacts to drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in related fields.
  • Specialization in modular building systems is a plus.
  • Experience with international firms or large-scale projects preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design scalable and repeatable designs for modular structures.
  • Lead and coordinate with clients and engineers on projects.
  • Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.

Skills

Project Management
Collaboration
Cost Management
Compliance & Regulations
Sustainability & Efficiency
Quality Assurance
Research & Development
Analysis
Leadership
Coordination

Education

Degree in architectural studies
Architect License

Job description

Design and Conceptualization: Understanding project specifications to create scalable and repeatable designs for manufacturing in a factory setting and subsequent onsite assembly. This includes customizing layouts, materials, and finishes to suit specific circumstances.

* Collaboration: Working with structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers to ensure seamless integration of design and construction.

* Commercialization: Supporting business development with design proposals and project tendering, ensuring timely submission and compliance.

* Cost Management: Collaborating with product costing and strategic sourcing teams to ensure healthy profit margins for each project.

* Compliance & Regulations: Ensuring designs meet building codes, zoning laws, safety standards, and environmental regulations. Liaising with authorities for permits and approvals of modular structures.

* Sustainability & Efficiency: Prioritizing sustainable and energy-efficient design practices to minimize environmental impact while optimizing costs and construction timelines.

* Coordination: Working with the production team to streamline manufacturing processes aligned with design specifications.

* Project Management: Leading and coordinating with clients, designers, engineers, contractors, and suppliers to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and within scope.

* Quality Assurance: Managing prototype development and overseeing quality control to ensure modular units meet design specifications.

* Research & Development: Exploring new construction methods, materials, and technologies to improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

* Analysis: Addressing design challenges and identifying areas for future improvement.

* Developing Competencies: Establishing and growing the local design team, and training team members in modular construction architecture.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in related fields.
  • Degree in architectural studies; specialization in modular building systems and design automation is a plus.
  • Architect license; membership with PAM and registration with LAM.
  • Experience with international firms or projects is preferred.
  • Experience with large-scale projects is preferred.
  • Leadership experience managing sizable teams is preferred.
  • Network of contacts with subcontractors is preferred.

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