Architecture Lead - Construction Drawings & Site Coordination

LUM CHANG BUILDERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lum Chang Builders Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced Architecture Lead to supervise and coordinate architectural works on our construction projects in Singapore.

You will guide a team of design coordinators, interpret drawings, and ensure delivery aligns with timelines and quality standards. You will liaise with consultants, clients, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with URA/BCA processes and company standards, while addressing design issues on-site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture with at least 8 years' relevant managerial-level experience in a main construction firm.
• Knowledge of local submission processes (e.g., URA, BCA, or local equivalents).
• Meticulous, highly motivated and independent with excellent team spirit and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in preparing reports, managing documentation, and attending coordination meetings.
• Lead a team of Design Coordinator, Architecture in managing and coordinating architectural works in accordance with project specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
• Liaise with consultants, clients, and subcontractors to ensure proper interpretation and implementation of architectural drawings and details.
• Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, codes of practice, and company standards.
• Plan, organise and supervise production of construction drawings including shop drawings submissions and approvals
• Provide technical support to the site team and address discrepancies or design issues during construction.
• Monitor architectural progress on-site and resolve coordination issues involving structural, M&E, and ID trades.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure workmanship and materials meet architectural requirements.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in Chinese (Mandarin) with Chinese-speaking subcontractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure alignment on project requirements and expectations.

Skills

Team leadership

Architectural coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Mandarin communication

Education

Degree in Architecture

Job description

Lum Chang Builders Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced Architecture Lead to supervise and coordinate architectural works on our construction projects in Singapore.

You will guide a team of design coordinators, interpret drawings, and ensure delivery aligns with timelines and quality standards. You will liaise with consultants, clients, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with URA/BCA processes and company standards, while addressing design issues on-site.