Architectural Coordinator

KIM HUA CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Dynamic working environment

Clear career progression

Job summary

Kim Hua Construction Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an Architectural Coordinator to drive detailing, coordination, and on-site quality control for building and infrastructure projects. You will interpret drawings, review submissions, and liaise with consultants and subcontractors to ensure design intent and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 4–5 years’ relevant experience, a degree in Architecture, and strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Architecture.
• Experience: 4–5 years in architectural coordination or construction project management.
• Technical knowledge: ability to interpret drawings and specifications, recognize discrepancies.
• Regulatory awareness: familiarity with local authorities requirements (e.g., BCA).
• Soft skills: strong communication and coordination with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and detail shop drawings for approvals.
• Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors, and specialists to resolve design clashes.
• Monitor site works to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Attend meetings with owners, clients, and contractors to support project delivery.

Skills

Interpret drawings

Coordination skills

Communication

Site coordination

Education

Degree in Architecture

Job description

Company Overview:
Kim Hua Construction Pte Ltd is an established construction firm in Singapore dedicated to delivering high-quality building and infrastructure projects. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, innovation, and fostering a progressive, merit-based workplace. We are seeking a meticulous and dedicated Architectural Coordinator to drive our architectural detailing and coordination workflows and contribute to our project success.

Key Responsibilities

1. Shop Drawings & Technical Review

• Prepare and detail shop drawings for Client and Consultant approvals.
• Review and check shop working drawings submitted by subcontractors and specialist contractors to ensure strict compliance with project requirements, specifications, and authority requirements.
• Thoroughly interpret architectural drawings and specifications to understand project scope and sequence of works.
• Check drawings and raise technical queries to resolve discrepancies between drawings and those arising during project execution.

2. Coordination, Clash Resolution & Buildability

• Prepare combined services and architectural coordination drawings to eliminate design clashes and obtain approvals well ahead of site execution schedules.
• Evaluate construction details to advise project teams and consultants on site buildability, sequence of works, practical execution, and design improvements.
• Identify, highlight, and discuss discrepancies found between architectural drawings, structural/M&E details, contract documents, and specifications with Site Engineers and Consultants.
• Liaise closely with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and specialists on project matters, material submissions, and sample approvals in a timely manner.

3. Site Operations, Inspections & Quality Control

• Monitor and ensure that all architectural works on site are carried out strictly in accordance with approved shop drawings, specifications, and quality benchmarks.
• Carry out in-progress inspections and joint site inspections with Project Managers, Site Engineers, and Consultants to resolve site discrepancies, inspect detailing, and verify work quality.
• Oversee mock-up units and architectural finishes to ensure compliance with local quality standards and project aesthetic requirements.
• Attend regular meetings with owners, clients, contractors, and sub-contractors on project-related matters and assist the Project Manager with assigned ad-hoc tasks.

Job Requirements

• Education: Relevant Degree or Diploma in Architecture or its equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 4 to 5 years of relevant working experience in architectural coordination or construction project management.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, understand specifications, and recognize design discrepancies.
• Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with the requirements of relevant local authorities (e.g., BCA).
• Soft Skills: Good team player with strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with various project stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package. (Company trip, team bonding, etc)
• A dynamic and supportive working environment.
• Clear career progression within a growing organization.