Building Project Architect

STRAITS TEAMWORK PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STRAITS TEAMWORK PTE LTD in Singapore seeks a seasoned Architect to drive design from concept to completion. You will develop concepts, prepare drawings, and coordinate with C&S and M&E engineers, while leading design meetings and ensuring plans are submitted for URA, BCA, SCDF, NEA approvals as required.

The role also covers tender documentation, site supervision and coordination with contractors, QS support, and inspection of materials to ensure compliance and quality throughout construction.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating design with consultants and engineers.
• Skilled in preparing drawings for tender and construction.
• Ability to lead design meetings and coordinate approvals.

Responsibilities

• Develop concept, schematic and detailed design based on Client's brief.
• Prepare drawings and lead coordination with C&S, M&E engineers.
• Submit plans to URA, BCA, SCDF, NEA for approval.
• Lead Design Meetings.
• Prepare tender drawings, specifications and architectural details.
• Assist QS to prepare tender documents.
• Answer tender queries from contractors and evaluate tender.
• Carry out site inspections to ensure work follows drawings and quality.

Skills

Design coordination

Site supervision

Tender documentation

Job description

1. Design & Authority Submission Stage

• Develop concept, schematic and detailed design based on Client's brief
• Prepare drawings and lead coordination with C&S, M&E engineers
• Prepare and submit plans to authorities - URA, BCA, SCDF, NEA for approval
• Lead Design Meetings.

2. Tender Stage

• Prepare tender drawings, specifications and architectural details
• Assist QS to prepare tender documents
• Answer tender queries from contractors (like you)
• Evaluate tender and advise Client.

3. Construction Stage

• This is where you will deal with him most
• Contract Administrator's Representative: He issues instructions, drawing updates, RFIs reply on behalf of Client
• Site Monitoring: Carry out site inspections to check if work is according to drawings and quality
• Coordination: Chairs site meetings, coordinates with other consultants
• Approval of Materials: Approve architectural samples, shop drawings, material submissions from you
• Variation: Evaluates and recommends Variation Orders (VO)
• Progress Claim: Certifies your progress claim / payment response.

4. Completion Stage

• Conduct joint inspection for TOP / CSC
• List defects and issue Architect's Instruction for rectification
• Certify Practical Completion, Final Completion and release of retention.