Lead Architect, Modular & Prefab Building Design

Smarthouse Corporation; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Smarthouse Corporation in Metro Manila seeks an experienced Senior Architect to lead the Architectural Team across branches. You will oversee concepts, floor plans, elevations, and construction drawings, ensuring designs meet standards for prefab steel structures.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and cross-functional coordination with Construction, Engineering, Planning, Sales and other departments. Licensed architect with PRC is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture required.
• Licensed Architect (PRC) is required.
• Master's degree is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Architectural Team, including Branch Architects and staff.
• Oversee development of concepts, designs, floor plans, elevations, and drawings.
• Establish and maintain design standards across branches and projects.
• Review and approve plans, drawings, specs, and proposals.
• Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and suitable for prefab steel structures.
• Coordinate with Construction Management, Technical, Planning, Engineering, Sales, and others.
• Provide guidance for complex architectural and construction-related concerns.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and standards.
• Monitor design progress and timely submission of deliverables.
• Review and improve Smarthouse designs and modular concepts.
• Lead development of innovative prefab designs for residential, commercial, etc.
• Conduct design reviews, site coordination, and assessments.
• Mentor and develop architects and junior staff.
• Assist management in evaluating design feasibility and proposals.
• Maintain consistency in Smarthouse's architectural identity and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Design coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Licensed Architect (PRC)

Master's Degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Lumion

Job description

Smarthouse Corporation in Metro Manila seeks an experienced Senior Architect to lead the Architectural Team across branches. You will oversee concepts, floor plans, elevations, and construction drawings, ensuring designs meet standards for prefab steel structures.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and cross-functional coordination with Construction, Engineering, Planning, Sales and other departments. Licensed architect with PRC is essential.