Architectural Coordinator

HUR XIN BUILDER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Company trips and team bonding

Dynamic and supportive environment

Job summary

HUR XIN BUILDER PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an experienced Architecture Coordinator to lead shop drawings, technical reviews, and cross-disciplinary coordination for complex projects.

You will interpret drawings, ensure compliance with specifications and local authorities (BCA), monitor on-site works, and collaborate with owners, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve clashes and ensure buildability.

Qualifications

• Education: Relevant Degree or Diploma in Architecture.
• Experience: 4–5 years of architectural coordination or construction project management.
• Technical knowledge: ability to interpret construction drawings, understand specifications, and identify discrepancies.
• Regulatory awareness: familiarity with local authorities (e.g., BCA).
• Soft skills: good teamwork and coordination with diverse project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and detail shop drawings for client and consultant approvals.
• Review shop drawings submitted by subcontractors for compliance with project requirements.
• Cross-check structural, M&E, and architectural drawings to understand scope and sequence.
• Raise technical queries to resolve discrepancies between drawings and during execution.
• Prepare combined services and architectural coordination drawings to avoid design clashes.
• Advise on buildability, sequencing, and design improvements.
• Highlight discrepancies between drawings, contract documents, and specs with site engineers and consultants.
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers on project matters and approvals.
• Monitor on-site works to ensure acceptance of shop drawings and specs.
• Carry out in-progress and joint site inspections for quality control.
• Oversee mock-ups and architectural finishes per local standards and aesthetics.
• Attend meetings with owners, clients, and subcontractors; assist the Project Manager.

Skills

Interpreting drawings

Coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Architecture degree or diploma

Job description

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 and cross-check structural, M&E, and 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.