Architectural Technical Lead, Data Center

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Singapore seeks a Technical Projects Director – Architectural Technical Lead to provide senior technical direction on architectural design and project delivery. You will lead design reviews, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with codes and client requirements.

Ideal candidates have extensive architectural design experience, professional registration, and strong communication skills to manage stakeholders across the project lifecycle

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture/architectural engineering or related field.
• Registered architect or equivalent accreditation preferred.
• Extensive experience in architectural design, design management and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide technical advice on architectural designs, drawings, specifications and development plans to meet project requirements and standards.
• Serve as Client Representative for architectural engineering matters, coordinating with internal teams, clients, consultants and contractors.
• Monitor design and construction progress, ensuring compliance with approved designs, codes and regulatory requirements.
• Identify design and construction issues early and propose practical mitigation to minimize risk and schedule impact.
• Oversee compliance with local building regulations and project-specific design criteria.
• Review and approve architectural documentation including drawings, reports, and design packages.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering recommendations for project decisions and complex design challenges.
• Facilitate coordination among multidisciplinary teams (CSA, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, EHS, Security) and external stakeholders.
• Support design reviews and optimize solutions for constructability and project outcomes.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors and vendors to align with objectives and quality standards.
• Contribute to QA/QC processes and project records management.
• Escalate critical issues and coordinate timely resolution with relevant parties.
• Support opportunities for design optimization and value engineering.

Skills

Architectural design

Project management

Client coordination

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM360

Construction codes

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Architectural Engineering

Professional Architect registration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM360

ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud)

Job description

Technical Projects Director – Architectural Technical Lead Job Description Summary

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Review and provide technical advice on architectural engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and development plans to ensure compliance with project requirements, standards, and industry best practices.
• Act as the primary point of contact and Client Representative for architectural engineering matters, working closely with internal teams, client representatives, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and monitor design and construction progress, ensuring adherence to approved architectural designs, project specifications, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify potential design, coordination, and construction issues at an early stage and provide practical recommendations to mitigate risks, delays, and cost impacts.
• Review and oversee compliance with local building regulations, planning requirements, environmental standards, and project-specific design criteria.
• Review, comment on, and approve architectural documentation including drawings, reports, technical submissions, specifications, and design packages.
• Provide technical leadership and engineering recommendations to support project decision-making and resolution of complex design challenges.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between multidisciplinary teams including CSA, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, EHS, Security, and external project stakeholders.
• Support design review meetings and provide continual input to optimize design solutions, improve constructability, and enhance project outcomes.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment with project objectives, quality standards, and client requirements.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes and procedures.
• Escalate critical design and construction issues affecting project scope, cost, quality, or schedule and support timely resolution through coordination with all relevant parties.
• Support technical reviews and assessments to identify opportunities for design optimization, value engineering, and improved project delivery.
• Maintain records of design changes, issues, and decisions, and assist in evaluating their impact on project cost, schedule, and quality.
• Ensure timely review, closure, and documentation of project deliverables and outstanding technical issues.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, including revision control, document tracking, and final project records management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Design, or a related field.
• Professional Architect registration, Chartered status, or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in architectural design, design management, and project delivery for newbuild or infrastructure fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of architectural design principles, building codes, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in architectural design and coordination software, including AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and related digital collaboration platforms.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, design coordination, building systems integration, and constructability reviews.
• Familiarity with mission-critical facilities, data centers, or large-scale infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize activities, manage multiple deliverables, and support projects within schedule constraints.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical review capabilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and cross-functional project teams.

Location: On-site –Singapore

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