ASSISTANT/ MANAGER, ARCHITECTURE

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

Job Description & Requirement

Your Role

• 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.

The Requirements

• Degree in Architecture with minimum 8 years’ relevant experience at managerial level with a main construction firm


• Knowledge of local submission and authority processes (e.g., URA, BCA, or local equivalents).


• Be meticulous, highly motivated and independent with excellent team spirit and interpersonal skills