Associate/Senior Associate (Architectural)

SAA Architects Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAA Architects Pte Ltd is seeking an experienced architect to lead designing and managing complex healthcare and institutional projects in Singapore. You will oversee all design phases, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive project delivery from concept to construction.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, consultants, and clients to meet budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Graduate Diploma from accredited institutions.
• At least 8–12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with healthcare projects (hospitals, nursing homes or medical facilities) preferred.
• Strong understanding of local building codes, planning parameters and standards.
• Ability to lead project teams and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Creative with a keen sense of aesthetic judgment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit and other 2D/3D drawing software, plus Adobe Suite and MS Office.
• Candidates considered for Associate or Senior Associate commensurate to experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the project, including design, technical compliance, contracts, and execution; ensure alignment with cost, resources, quality and regulatory standards.
• Lead, manage and review pre-design work and feasibility studies, site and zoning analyses.
• Design and design development in collaboration with the Design Director to develop conceptual and detailed architectural designs and materials specifications.
• Drive project documentation from development through construction tender packages.
• Guide, supervise and coordinate the project team to ensure timely, objective-aligned delivery.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and internal teams; chair meetings to maintain alignment and resolve issues.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance; oversee documentation for approvals and monitor delivery quality.
• Prepare fee proposals, contracts and manage project payments to keep projects on budget and schedule.
• Coordinate technical aspects with consultants; review construction documents and perform site inspections.
• Take on additional management support tasks to drive collaboration and continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Graduate Diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

A career at SAA gives you the opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives; creating places and spaces that form meaningful experiences in the way people connect with their communities.

From the moment of ideation to the exhilaration of creation, you will be amongst passionate and talented colleagues from around the globe, working together to make a mark in the evolution of our urban societies.

At SAA, we continually strive to enrich the greatest endeavour of all – human life – the quality of which all good designs are benchmarked against. And in this endeavour, we share with you the opportunity to give true meaning to the work that sustains it.

SAA. Building Dreams, Enriching Lives.

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the project, including design, technical compliance, contracts, and execution. Ensure project aligns with cost, resource plans, and quality and regulatory standards. Lead, manage, and review pre-design work and feasibility studies, site, and zoning analyses.

• Design and design development: Collaborate closely with the Design Director and team to develop conceptual and detailed architectural designs, materials specifications, and ensure alignment with client’s briefs, budgets, and timelines.

• Project Documentation: Drive design development, dealing with architectural layout, details, materials, specifications, contract documents for project tenders.

• Team Supervision and Development: Guide, supervise, and coordinate the project team and assigned team members to ensure timely and objective-aligned project delivery. Provide support and direction.

• Stakeholder Liaison: Lead coordination and communication with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members. Chair and attend necessary meetings to maintain project alignment and to resolve issues.

• Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure project compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Oversee the preparation and submission of required documentation for approvals. Direct Technical Officers in regulatory compliance matters Implement and monitor practice and processes to ensure quality delivery.

• Project Administration: Prepare fee proposals, contracts, and manage project payments. Keep the project within budget and on schedule.

• Project Coordination: Coordinate technical aspects of the project with consultants and oversee the preparation and review of construction documents and drawings. Conduct site inspections and ensure documentation aligns with project specifications.

• Additional Responsibilities: Take on additional management support tasks as necessary, drive collaboration between project teams, and perform other project-related duties to support continuous improvement and project success.

Pre-requisites and Preferred Qualifications

• At least 8 to 12 years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or a Graduate Diploma from accredited institutions.

• Experience with healthcare projects - hospitals, nursing homes, or other medical facilities is preferred. Candidates with experience in commercial, hospitality, and institutional buildings are also preferred.

• Shows a deep understanding of local building codes, planning parameters and, standards, especially for healthcare projects.

• Capable of leading project teams and resolving issues quickly and effectively throughout project development.

• Exhibits strong analytical capabilities coupled with effective management skills.

• A collaborative and strategic thinker, focused on achieving optimal project outcomes.

• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Demonstrates the ability to manage time efficiently to meet challenging deadlines and client requirements.

• Creative with a keen sense of aesthetic judgment.

• Well versed in AutoCAD, Revitt and other 2D or 3D drawings, software, also Adobe suite, and Microsoft Office.

• Candidates will be considered for either Associate or the Senior Associate commensurate to their experience.

Real Impact, Made Together

SAA is a member of the Surbana Jurong (SJ) Group, a diverse and collaborative collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

As one of SJ’s 10 member companies, SAA is part of a global network of professionals in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.

To find out more about SAA, please visit our website at https://saaarchitects.com.sg