Resident Architect (Negeri Sembilan)

DP Architects Sdn Bhd; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DP Architects Sdn Bhd is seeking a senior Architect to oversee construction projects, ensure compliance with contract drawings and specifications, and coordinate between clients, design teams and contractors. The role involves verification of installation methods, shop drawings, and site progress while upholding safety and environmental standards.

The candidate should have a Master of Architecture, 8+ years of experience, and be registered with Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (Part II) with Part III

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant Building Construction/Architecture experience.
• Registered with Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (Part II); Part III license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Study contract documents and drawings to verify discrepancies and communicate findings to the Design Team.
• Ensure installation methods and materials comply with contract drawings and specifications.
• Liaise with contractors and Design Team on approval of shop drawings, catalogues and samples.
• Monitor site programme compliance with approved construction programme.
• Ensure contractors maintain safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the site.
• Check on site that all installation works are based on approved methods.
• Ensure contractors complete all works for CCC inspections.
• Review and manage shop drawings and as-built submissions.
• Respond to RFIs and design queries from the Contractor.
• Review Operation and Maintenance Manuals submissions.

Skills

Coordination

Project communication

Regulatory awareness

Client liaison

Education

Master of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

This role involves overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with contract documents, drawings, and specifications. You will liaise between contractors, design teams, and project stakeholders to verify installation methods, manage shop drawings and as-built submissions, monitor site progress, and ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities

• Study contract documents and drawings to verify discrepancies and communicate findings to the Design Team
• Ensure all installation methods and materials comply with contract drawings and specifications
• Liaise with contractors and Design Team on approval of shop drawings, catalogues and samples
• Monitor site programme compliance with approved construction programme
• Ensure contractors maintain work safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the site
• Check on site that all installation works are based on approved methods
• Ensure contractors complete all works for CCC inspections
• Review and manage shop drawings and as-built drawings submissions
• Respond to RFIs and design queries from the Contractor
• Review Operation and Maintenance Manuals submissions

About you

• Master of Architecture or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years relevant experience in Building Construction / Architecture
• Registered with Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (Part II) required; licensed Architect (Part III) preferable
• Conversant with local codes and regulations
• Strong co-ordination skills between clients, sub-consultants, contractors and authorities

DPA is a Singapore headquartered international architectural practice with 900 strong in 16 offices worldwide, ranking us among the top firms globally. We have generated many significant projects over more than 40 years of operation; yet the process of critical self-renewal remains in our culture as we seek to stay meaningfully relevant to the society we serve. Through a strong commitment to design excellence, we continuously aspire leave our successful footprints on the global stage by making significant contributions to the field of architecture and to the design environment, as well as the aim to improve the quality of life of the people who enjoy our work.

DPA is a Singapore headquartered international architectural practice with 900 strong in 16 offices worldwide, ranking us among the top firms globally. We have generated many significant projects over more than 40 years of operation; yet the process of critical self-renewal remains in our culture as we seek to stay meaningfully relevant to the society we serve. Through a strong commitment to design excellence, we continuously aspire leave our successful footprints on the global stage by making significant contributions to the field of architecture and to the design environment, as well as the aim to improve the quality of life of the people who enjoy our work.