Architectural Associate

PARK + ASSOCIATES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 804,000 - 1,205,000; Full time

Job summary

PARK + ASSOCIATES PTE. LTD. is seeking a Project Architect to lead early-stage brief development, coordinate design information, and drive tender and construction documentation.

You will work closely with clients, consultants, and authorities to ensure regulatory compliance and timely project delivery. The role requires a strong portfolio, team spirit, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities spanning design, approvals, site visits, and contract

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in the architectural industry in Singapore or Malaysia.
• Able to work within a team and in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiar with building regulations (Singapore or Malaysia).
• Strong Portfolio.
• Good working attitude, proactive and conscientious.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with clients and other involved professionals at an early stage to agree on the project brief.
• Developing project briefs and working on these as the project progresses.
• Preparing planning applications and other regulatory application procedures.
• Preparing design proposals using CAD and traditional drawing methods.
• Assisting in the detailed design process and coordinating design information.
• Preparing/updating tender documentation and construction drawings.
• Liaising with authorities to obtain statutory approval.
• Attending site visits and recording minutes/discussions
• Assisting project architect in coordinating site issues
• Producing and analysing detailed specifications for materials or processes for construction
• Understanding how design aspects influence performance and function
• Co-ordinating and liaising with consultants
• Advising clients on procuring appropriate contracts
• Leading tender documentation and construction drawings preparation
• Assisting in administering contracts and project certifications
• Obtaining feedback from clients
• Making site visits to check progress and ensure timelines
• Solving problems during building/construction
• Carrying out defect inspections.

Skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Client liaison

Problem solving

Tools

CAD

Job description

• Meeting with clients and other involved professionals at an early stage to agree on the project brief;
• Developing project briefs and working on these as the project progresses;
• Preparing planning applications and other regulatory application procedures;
• Preparing design proposals using computer-aided design (CAD) and traditional drawing methods;
• Assisting in the detailed design process and co-ordinating design information;
• Preparing/updating tender documentation and construction drawings;
• Liaising with appropriate authorities (e.g. Planning enquiries and technical officers) to obtain statutory approval;
• Attending site visits and recording minutes/discussions
• Assisting project architect in coordinating site issues
• Producing and analysing detailed specifications for suitable materials or processes to be used in construction;
• Understanding how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues, so that practical questions can be addressed at an early stage;
• Following up with the detailed design process and co-ordinating design information;
• Co-ordinating and liaising with the various consultants on the project team;
• Advising clients on procuring the best and most appropriate contracts for the work they are undertaking;
• Leading the preparation of tender documentation and construction drawings;
• Assisting in administering contracts and project certifications;
• Obtaining feedback on work in progress and finished results from clients;
• Making site visits to check on progress and ensuring that the project is running within the agreed timescale;
• Solving problems that might occur during building/construction stage;
• Carrying out defect inspections.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 4 years experience in the architectural industry in Singapore or Malaysia
• Able to work within a team and in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with building regulations (Singapore or Malaysia)
• Strong Portfolio
• Good working attitude, proactive and conscientious.