Senior Architect

AWP Architects; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

AWP Architects, founded in 1957, seeks an experienced architect to lead design, planning and oversight of multiple projects. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining schedules, and ensuring regulatory compliance from concept through completion.

The candidate will contribute to innovative architectural solutions, mentor junior staff and coordinate with the Project Director on technical deliverables and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in architecture or equivalent required; professional certification is a plus.
• Minimum 8 years local or international project experience in architectural design and delivery.
• Experience across diverse projects and scales is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and oversee architectural projects from concept to completion.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manage project timelines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and develop innovative designs aligned with objectives.
• Liaise with Project Director/Associates and junior staff; provide technical leadership.
• Prepare Construction Documents, drawings and design presentations; support authority submissions.
• Attend project/site meetings and inspections; address quality issues through designated channels.
• Mentor younger architects and drive coordination across teams.

Skills

Architecture

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork

Client coordination

Education

Degree in Architecture

Professional certs

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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 it's Headquarters based in Singapore has expanded its footprint across Southeast Asia, China and India.

About the Role

The candidate will be responsible for designing, 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. It exposes the Architect to all stages of a project. Minimum experience of 8 years onwards. Experience in Project Management, including planning, execution, and delivery of architectural projects.

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
• Responsible to the Project Director/Associates and is to liaise with the Architectural Assistants, Architectural Executives and Technical Staff.
• Directs the Project team in the co-ordination, organisation and preparation of Construction Documents and Drawings
• Attend Project/Site Meetings and Inspection
• 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

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or related field, with relevant professional certifications being an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years local or international project experience
• Previous experience in handling diverse projects across varying scales is a plus.

Required Skills

• Strong skills in Architecture and Architectural Design.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Software Development and Integration as it applies to architectural tools and systems.
• Proficiency in 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.
• Knowledge of Local Code Compliance.

Preferred Skills & Other Qualifications

• 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.

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