Project Architect - Work Sector

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Wellness programs

Profit sharing / bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gensler Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Project Architect to lead design and delivery across diverse project types, from concept through construction. You will work with the Practice Area Leader and Design Manager to drive projects with accountability and open communication.

You will collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver high-quality, sustainable solutions, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture.
• At least 8 years of project experience, with preferred experience in commercial developments, office buildings and workplace interiors.
• Registered Architect in Singapore.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to juggle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and delivery for a range of project types.
• Lead project meetings and presentations; ensure the client is briefed on progress.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of client requirements and standards for project completion.
• Lead communication between project team, clients, contractors and consultants.
• Actively lead a range of project team sizes for successful delivery.
• Assist in establishing project budgets and milestone schedules with Design Manager/Director.
• Ensure work meets client requirements with high quality and timely delivery.
• Anticipate and resolve complex technical and design issues during documentation and construction administration.
• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors and vendors to meet project objectives.
• Provide design and technical guidance to resolve challenges; mentor junior staff.
• Build ongoing client relationships through successful project delivery; participate in BD.
• Support sustainability commitments and define project targets with client teams.

Skills

Architectural design

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team mentoring

BIM (Revit)

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Enscape

V-Ray

Job description

Your Role

As a Project Architect, you collaborate and lead teams to develop design solutions and coordinate through all phases of projects. Leverage your industry expertise, design abilities, and technical acumen to drive projects from concept through construction.

You will work closely with the Practice Area Leader, Studio Directors, and the Design Manager within our collaborative and supportive team environment to develop projects from conceptual design through execution. You thrive with personal responsibility and accountability but embody and embrace open communication and team-oriented success. A well-rounded and thoughtful approach to design forms the foundation of our practice and our clients hire us because theybelieve in the transformativepower of design.

What You Will Do

• Manage the design and delivery for a range of project types

• Lead project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion to share with your project teams.

• Lead communication between the project team, clients, contractors and consultants.

• Actively lead a range of project team sizes for successful delivery.

• Assist in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with Design Manager and Design Director.

• Ensure all work is carried out to the requirements of the client, with the design team working to the correct specifications and delivering a high quality and timely product to the client.

• Anticipate and resolve complex technical and design issues as they arise during document preparation and construction administration.

• Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives.

• Provide design and technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve design and technical challenges.

• Lead more junior members of staff: motivate and ensure quality of work; ensure clear communication; understand the skills of the team and wider resources within the office.

• Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships through successful project delivery

• Participation in business development effort

• Be an advocate for Gensler sustainability commitments internally and externally.

• Make sustainability an integral part of every project.

• Define project sustainability targets in collaboration with the client and the project team at the start of each project.

• Understand clients ESG goals and work with project teams towards achieving them.

• Support and encourage team members to pursue sustainability learning.

• Involvement in office, regional and sector business development initiatives.

• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Architecture

• At least 8 years of project experience, with preferred experience in commercial developments, office buildings, and workplace interiors.

• Registered Architect in Singapore

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that work well in an interdisciplinary, fast-paced environment

• Strong time management and organizational skills are imperative to juggle multiple tasks, clients and resources

• Must be a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve both individually and as a part of a project team

• Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships through successful project delivery

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills

• Extensive experience in construction document preparation, including detailing and field observation.

• Knowledge of building materials, specifications and construction techniques specific to core and shell architecture is required.

• Strong Revit skills, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office experience desired. AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, Enscape, VRay are also beneficial.

Life at Gensler

As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From internal design competitions to research grants to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and wellness programs. We also offer profit sharing and twice annual bonus opportunities.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

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