Architectural Associate

PRO-MATRIX PTE LTD; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a skilled Technical Lead to oversee design management for local and international projects. The role involves leading client meetings, developing team skills through training, and managing resources for project efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement management, energy efficiency, and BIM methodologies. This position may require frequent travel to project sites and involvement in innovative design solutions and project audits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design management for both local and international projects.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical issues effectively.
• Experience leading teams and developing internal training programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead user/client meetings as the technical lead.
• Develop team skills through training sessions and knowledge sharing.
• Manage project phases from design to completion while optimizing resources.

Skills

Revit

Construction

BIM

Change Orders

Team Development

Value Engineering

Shop Drawing

Administration

MS Project

Procurement Management

Energy Efficiency

Simulations

AutoCAD

Resource Management

Test Script

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

• Technical Assistance: Lead User / Client meetings acting as technical lead for Design / Build Team as required. (Irrespective of Mech or Arch or ELE).

o Technically sound in designing for Local & International projects with standards, environmental codes, building codes and safety standards.

o Ability to convey and coordinate complex technical issues to senior managers, Cost Manager, and Procurement Managers.

• Team Development: Lead internal training to the team of Engineers/Architects

o Train for pre-sales engagement and ensure knowledge transfer of design methodology, cost modelling, etc. to employees.

o Plan and arrange regular courses and seminars for the team.

• Knowledge Sharing: Lead in organizing regular inter team briefings and knowledge sharing sessions.

o Conduct Lessons Learnt sessions for each project stage completion.

o (Design – Build – Operate) and share the End-user / DC Operator’s feedback.

• Resource Management: Lead each phase of the project from design to completion and ensure efficient use of resources and enhance cost-effectiveness.

• International Exposure: Lead new business ventures overseas with the proactive approach to understand the country specific needs and standards.

• Procurement Management: Generate Risk analysis report by checking the submitted risk analysis by the team for its consistency between tender and quotation specification.

o Lead the review & manage supplemental material (Spec, DWG) for quotation.

o Review BoQ (Material and quantity)

o Review & Manage Value Engineering and technical review.

o To negotiate with the regulatory agencies for building code and MEP change orders, when required.

• Design Administration: Review design concepts and ensure high standards.

o Confirm design requirement.

o Analyze existing facilities.

o Manage Conceptual sizing/design.

• Lead the preparation of presentation material for tender interview.

• Lead audit and consultancy services.

• Leading or facilitating the design review meetings and design workshops.

• Feasibility study preparation & Lead

• Assessment of mission critical building

• Concept & schematic design

o Summarize design requirement.

o Analyzing existing facility

o Schematic design report

o Design development (Spec., technical calculation sheet)>

o Propose new, feasible innovations and stay abreast of the latest trend in the market.

• Detail design

o Lead the drafters for shop drawing preparation.

o Authority submission arrangement with QP

o Input for T&C requirement (prepare test script and ensure that the methodology is in line internally)

o Design Coordination with other discipline.

• Energy Efficiency, CFD & PUE Management

o To Lead Energy simulations to achieve Energy efficiency.

o To Lead Internal CFD from the initial Design stage

o To Lead External CFD and work with the space planner for effective equipment positioning.

o To Lead PUE calculations from the feasibility to the Handover stage.

• Construction Administration: Project Management & Schedule Management with MS Project / Primavera P6

o Lead Project Management for new construction and D&B project in design phase working directly with clients, consultants, statutory authorities, and contractors.

o To Lead review of construction material / shop drawing / MoS

o Shop drawing coordination with sub-con/vendor & other stakeholders.

o Periodical inspection (internal check for quality improvement)

o Ensure site installation works are according to project plans / designs / time frame.

• Testing & Commissioning Administration:

o T&C consultation for FAT, SAT, and IST with Technical & Q&C department

o To Lead in the review and management of End-User requirements and Tagging systems.

• BIM Management: Lead Handover submission arrangement with drafter team and project team (As built BIM Packages)

o Lead the team working in Cloud, Design Collaboration and Model coordination and QA/QC own work.

o AutoCAD & Revit management experience with Cloud Work-sharing (ACC).

o Lead the Construction handover is in accordance with the project’s BEP (BIM Execution Plan).

• Depending on project need, this position may be located On-Site or Off-Site and requires frequent travel to the project site.

• Any other duties assigned by Manager / Assistant Manager / Senior Manager.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Revit
• Construction
• BIM
• Change Orders
• Team Development
• Value Engineering
• Shop Drawing
• Administration
• MS Project
• Procurement Management
• Procurement
• Energy Efficiency
• Simulations
• AutoCAD
• Resource Management
• Test Script