Project Architect - Real Estate

Private Advertiser; Makati; Vor Ort; PHP 600.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Private Advertiser is seeking a Licensed Architect in the Philippines to lead architectural design and development for horizontal, vertical, and mixed-use projects in Makati. You will translate business needs into feasible, sustainable designs and collaborate with Business Development, Engineering, and external consultants.

You will prepare master plans, technical drawings, and documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance, design quality, and timely delivery across multiple projects.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a Licensed Architect in the Philippines.
• At least 5 years of experience in architectural design and development.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other design software (Revit, SketchUp, BIM).
• Experience coordinating with engineering consultants, contractors, government agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop architectural concepts, master plans, and detailed drawings for horizontal, vertical, and mixed-use developments.
• Prepare site plans, layouts, floor plans, elevations, sections, and architectural drawings.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet requirements and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine building regulations, zoning ordinances, and permitting requirements.
• Provide design inputs and support feasibility studies and investment decisions.
• Review shop drawings, manage revisions, and support construction with technical clarification.

Kenntnisse

Licensed Architect

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

BIM

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

The Architect is responsible for developing architectural concepts, master plans, and detailed design drawings for the company's horizontal, vertical, and mixed-use real estate development projects. The role translates business strategies, land feasibility studies, and development requirements into functional, sustainable, aesthetically sound, and commercially viable designs.

Working closely with Business Development, Engineering, Project Development, Construction, Finance, and external consultants, the Architect ensures that proposed developments maximize land utilization, comply with applicable building and zoning regulations, meet project specifications, and align with approved budgets, timelines, and investment objectives.

Key Responsibilities

A. Architectural Design & Development Planning

• Develop architectural concepts, preliminary designs, master plans, and detailed blueprints for horizontal, vertical, and mixed-use developments.

• Prepare site development plans, building layouts, floor plans, elevations, sections, and other architectural drawings.

• Translate project briefs, business requirements, and feasibility study findings into practical and market-responsive design solutions.

• Develop design alternatives that optimize land use, functionality, accessibility, aesthetics, and development potential.

• Ensure architectural plans align with the project's intended use, target market, development strategy, and approved investment parameters.

B. Land Planning & Master Development

• Support the evaluation of potential land acquisitions by assessing site conditions, development potential, land-use restrictions, and design opportunities.

• Prepare preliminary master plans for residential subdivisions, commercial developments, industrial parks, vertical buildings, and mixed-use projects.

• Assess site utilization, building footprints, circulation, access roads, parking, open spaces, amenities, and development phasing.

• Coordinate with engineering teams on horizontal infrastructure requirements, including roads, drainage, utilities, and other site development works.

• Recommend design strategies that maximize developable land area while considering regulatory, environmental, technical, and commercial constraints.

C. Technical Drawings & Design Documentation

• Prepare and maintain architectural drawings, design specifications, presentation materials, and technical documentation.

• Develop conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction drawing packages as required.

• Review architectural plans for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and consistency with approved designs.

• Incorporate revisions based on management direction, technical reviews, regulatory requirements, and project changes.

• Maintain proper version control and documentation of design approvals and revisions.

D. Regulatory Compliance & Permitting

• Ensure architectural designs comply with applicable Philippine building regulations, zoning ordinances, land-use requirements, accessibility standards, and fire and life-safety requirements.

• Coordinate with relevant government agencies, local government units, and permitting authorities on design submissions and approval requirements.

• Work with licensed professionals and technical consultants to support compliance with the National Building Code of the Philippines, applicable local ordinances, and other relevant regulations.

• Assist in securing required development and building permits by preparing and coordinating the necessary architectural documents.

E. Project Feasibility & Investment Support

• Collaborate with Business Development and Finance in assessing the architectural and development implications of proposed land investments.

• Provide preliminary design inputs, development options, and estimated space or land utilization to support feasibility studies and financial modeling.

• Evaluate design alternatives based on construction implications, development costs, functionality, and potential commercial returns.

• Support value engineering initiatives to optimize design efficiency without compromising safety, quality, functionality, or regulatory compliance.

• Present design concepts and development recommendations to management and project stakeholders.

F. Engineering & Consultant Coordination

• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sanitary, geotechnical, and other engineering professionals to ensure integrated project designs.

• Review and consolidate technical inputs to identify design conflicts, inconsistencies, and potential construction issues.

• Manage coordination with external architects, consultants, and design firms when required.

• Participate in technical design reviews and resolve design-related concerns throughout project development.

G. Project Implementation & Construction Support

• Provide technical clarification and design support during construction.

• Review shop drawings, material submissions, and proposed design changes within the scope of architectural responsibility.

• Conduct site inspections or project visits to verify alignment with approved architectural plans and design specifications.

• Identify design discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with project teams.

• Support project turnover by ensuring that final design documentation and relevant architectural records are properly maintained.

H. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Establish consistent design standards, drawing templates, and documentation practices across Land Division projects.

• Monitor design deliverables against approved schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve design workflows, documentation accuracy, and coordination efficiency.

• Utilize appropriate digital design and visualization tools to improve design quality and stakeholder understanding.

3. Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Architect in the Philippines.

• At least 5 years of relevant architectural design and development experience, preferably in real estate, land development, construction, or property development.

• Demonstrated experience preparing architectural plans, master plans, and technical drawings for horizontal, vertical, or mixed-use developments.

• Knowledge of Philippine building codes, zoning regulations, permitting requirements, and development standards.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other relevant design software, such as Revit, SketchUp, or BIM applications.

• Experience coordinating with engineering consultants, contractors, government agencies, and multidisciplinary

project teams.

• Strong design judgment, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and project coordination skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and translate business requirements into practical design solutions.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in industrial parks, industrial estates, commercial developments, or large-scale master-planned communities.

• Exposure to land feasibility studies, site planning, development cost considerations, and value engineering.

• Experience in 3D visualization, BIM coordination, and sustainable design practices.