Senior Architect

PARK + ASSOCIATES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PARK + ASSOCIATES PTE LTD in Singapore is seeking an experienced architect to lead design development, client liaison, and coordination with consultants. The role requires managing project briefs, preparing CAD-based design proposals, and liaising with planning authorities to secure approvals.

Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio, at least 10 years in the field in Singapore or Malaysia, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment while supervising junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in the architectural industry in Singapore or Malaysia.
• Able to work within a team and in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiar with building regulations (Singapore or Malaysia).
• Strong portfolio.
• Good working attitude, proactive and conscientious.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients and other professionals at early stages to agree on the project brief.
• Develop project briefs and progress them through the project.
• Prepare design proposals using CAD and traditional drawing methods.
• Contribute to planning applications and regulatory procedures.
• Coordinate design information and liaise with authorities for approvals.
• Lead tender documentation and construction drawings preparation.
• Assist in administering contracts and project certifications.
• Conduct site visits to check progress and ensure schedules are met.
• Manage junior staff and direct reports.

Skills

Team collaboration

Client liaison

Project coordination

Problem solving

Proactive attitude

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

• Meeting with clients and other involved professionals at an early stage to agree on the project brief;
• Developing project briefs and working on these as the project progresses;
• Preparing design proposals using computer-aided design (CAD) and traditional drawing methods;
• Contributing to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures;
• Understanding how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues, so that practical questions can be addressed at an early stage;
• Following up with the detailed design process and co-ordinating design information;
• Liaising with appropriate authorities (e.g. Planning enquiries and technical officers) to obtain statutory approval;
• Co-ordinating and liaising with the various consultants on the project team;
• Advising clients on procuring the best and most appropriate contracts for the work they are undertaking;
• Leading the preparation of tender documentation and construction drawings;
• Assisting in administering contracts and project certifications;
• Obtaining feedback on work in progress and finished results from clients;
• Making site visits to check on progress and ensuring that the project is running within the agreed timescale;
• Solving problems that might occur during building/construction stage;
• Carrying out defect inspections;
• Managing the work of junior staff/direct reports.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 10 years experience in the architectural industry in Singapore or Malaysia
• Able to work within a team and in a fast-paced environment Familiar with building regulations (Singapore or Malaysia)
• Strong Portfolio
• Good working attitude, proactive and conscientious.