Senior Urban Designer

Perkins & Will Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins & Will Inc. in Singapore seeks a Senior Urban Designer to lead all phases of the design process with proficiency and a commitment to living design. You will manage project teams, foster collaboration, and drive design excellence across projects in our Singapore office.

The role emphasizes coordinating scope, schedule, and budget, guiding marketing efforts, and delivering client-ready presentations. Strong communication and leadership are essential to inspire teams and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design or related field required.
• Professional licensure preferred.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Accreditation in Living Design areas (LEED AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process with high proficiency and standards.
• Manage project teams, foster collaboration, and drive successful delivery.
• Define, monitor, and maintain project scope, schedule, and plan.
• Lead scope, fee, budget, and services during marketing and contracts.
• Participate in marketing opportunities and client experiences.
• Meet financial goals and coordinate invoicing with Project Accountant.
• Coordinate with local governments and approve/deny proposals.
• Meet with public officials and the public on development plans.
• Educate civic leaders and public about project details.
• Interpret data, analyze sites, and develop design documentation.
• Collaborate with client/public to create strategic planning options.
• Coordinate all deliverables and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Design

LEED GA within 6 months

Professional accreditation in Living Design

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Illustrator

ArcGIS

Grasshopper

Office

Enscape

VRay

InDesign

Job description

As aSenior Urban Designer, you will be responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.

You will manage project teams, foster collaboration, and demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.

You will:

• Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Manages project teams, fosters collaboration, and demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance, design ideas, and successful project delivery.
• Defines, monitors, and maintains control of the scope of work and services for the project including project schedule and work plan both to direct the project team and the client team.
• Leads efforts in developing, validating, and negotiating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services during the marketing and contract development process.
• Participates in marketing opportunities and begins to develop successful client experiences.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding the financial goals established for the project and providing timely and appropriate information to Project Accountant to initiate invoicing.
• Coordinates with other local governments and recommends approval or denials of proposals.
• Meets with public officials and the public regarding development plans and land use.
• Educates civic leaders and the public about the details of the projects scheduled for their communities.
• Interprets gathered data and research.
• Analyzes sites, programs, and other key project elements through quantitative and qualitative means.
• Develops analytical and design drawings throughout the design process using analog (through sketching and physical modeling) and digital means (through digital analyses, sketching, and modeling).
• Collaborates with client and/or public to create strategic planning options.
• Strategizes, outlines, mockups, and develops design documentation including creates and interprets maps and diagrams, master plan reports, design guidelines, and client-ready presentation materials.
• Coordinates all aspects of project deliverables.
• Reviews, evaluates, and integrates zoning and policy requirements into project design.
• Develops strategies for key urban frameworks and systems including but not limited to circulation, open space, buildings, and infrastructure.
• Performs advanced development calculations according to specified standards and proposed development controls.
• Leads project-related client and public discussions and presentations.
• Monitors the performance of the project team and approach to ensure our quality standards and design goals are being met.
• Exercises creative judgment in all aspects of the design process.
• Participates actively within collaborative team settings such as: casual team interactions, design charettes, reviews, and pin-ups.
• Keeps open communication within the team.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Effectively coordinates with other design partners and consultants.

Typical Years of Requisite Experience

10+ years

Professional Licensure

Not required, but professional licensure is strongly preferred.

High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications

• Site and design research
• Site analytics
• Planning and zoning code analytics
• Concept and detailed design studies
• Production of drawings and deliverables
• Hand-drawn and digital sketching
• Computational analysis

Software

• Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software (Revit, Rhino)
• Functional knowledge of digital sketching/diagramming software (Illustrator)
• Functional knowledge of analytical tools (ArcGIS, Grasshopper)
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Functional knowledge of visualization tools (Enscape, VRay)
• Functional knowledge of physical modeling making
• Functional knowledge of presentation tools (InDesign, PowerPoint)

Licensure / Certifications / Education

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline required
• Professional license is a plus
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation