Senior Architect: Design Lead & Project Coordination

PAID STUDIO LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PAID STUDIO LLP in Singapore is seeking a senior architect to lead project teams from concept through construction, coordinating with clients and consultants to deliver designs that comply with local regulations, meet performance criteria, and respond to project briefs on time and within budget.

Applicants should have a strong portfolio, be proactive and conscientious, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and possess a minimum of five years' experience in Singapore or Malaysia; familiarity

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 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

• 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 description

PAID STUDIO LLP in Singapore is seeking a senior architect to lead project teams from concept through construction, coordinating with clients and consultants to deliver designs that comply with local regulations, meet performance criteria, and respond to project briefs on time and within budget.

Applicants should have a strong portfolio, be proactive and conscientious, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and possess a minimum of five years' experience in Singapore or Malaysia; familiarity