Design Director, Landed Homes — Concept to Construction

TCA THINK TANK PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

TCA Think Tank is seeking a Design Director specialising in Singapore landed residential projects to lead projects from concept through design development, technical coordination and construction.

The successful candidate must combine strong architectural design with practical buildability, manage clients and consultants, and ensure design intent translates into coordinated construction information. 8+ years of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or equivalent design qualification.
• 8+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Strong experience in Singapore landed residential architecture.
• Experience with detached, semi-detached, terrace, GCB, A&A, reconstruction or new-build houses.
• Strong architectural design and detailing ability.
• Able to understand and coordinate structural and M&E drawings.
• Strong AutoCAD / Revit / SketchUp or equivalent technical-production capability.
• Confident dealing directly with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Strong understanding of construction and buildability, not design-only.
• Singapore authority and TOP/CSC experience is a major advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design for landed houses from concept to construction.
• Develop layouts, massing, façades, interiors and overall architectural direction.
• Lead client presentations, design meetings and design decision-making.
• Manage and review work produced by architects, designers and drafting teams.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, M&E and specialist consultant information.
• Identify clashes, missing information and buildability problems before construction.
• Review drawings, details, specifications and material selections.
• Coordinate with QP, PE, M&E consultants and authority/submission teams.
• Understand Singapore landed-house planning, envelope, GFA and authority constraints.
• Work closely with the construction/site team to resolve design and technical issues.
• Maintain design quality while respecting budget, programme and construction practicality.
• Take ownership of multiple landed projects with limited day-to-day supervision from the Director.

Education

Degree in Architecture or equivalent design qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

TCA Think Tank is seeking a Design Director specialising in Singapore landed residential projects to lead projects from concept through design development, technical coordination and construction.

The successful candidate must combine strong architectural design with practical buildability, manage clients and consultants, and ensure design intent translates into coordinated construction information. 8+ years of relevant experience is preferred.