Site Manager (Archi)

CHINA HARBOUR (SINGAPORE) ENGINEERING COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CHINA HARBOUR (SINGAPORE) ENGINEERING COMPANY PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Architectural Manager to lead external consultants and internal teams in a large-scale Singapore project.

You will oversee design development, coordinate submissions to BCA/URA/PUB/LTA/SCDF, and ensure drawings meet quality, safety and regulatory standards. The role requires a degree in Architecture with professional registration and 6–10 years of relevant experience in Singapore’s construction industry.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture and professional registration is advantageous.
• 6–10 years of architectural management experience in construction.
• Experience coordinating architectural consultants and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead external architectural consultants and in-house design team to ensure high quality, safety and efficiency.
• Monitor authority submissions and approvals (BCA, URA, PUB, LTA, SCDF) as required.
• Track and distribute architectural drawings to site teams, manage drawing changes and version control.
• Coordinate construction drawings for finishes, façade, partitions, ceilings, doors/windows, waterproofing.
• Review designs, raise technical queries, and liaise with consultants/subcontractors for clarifications.
• Coordinate with C&S, MEP and other design consultants to avoid clashes and ensure integration.
• Manage architectural design process, assign tasks, track issues, and provide practical solutions.
• Attend and lead technical and coordination meetings with JV partners, client and authorities.

Skills

Architectural management

Stakeholder coordination

BIM coordination

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Regulatory knowledge (Singapore)

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Architecture

Professional certification (e.g., Registered Architect)

Tools

BIM360

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Core Duties:

• Manage external Architectural consultants and the builder’s architectural design team to ensureall architectural works meet high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

• Monitor authority submissions and approvals for architectural scope, including BCA (building plan, fire safety, barrier-free accessibility), URA (urban design, land use), PUB (drainage/waterway interfaces), LTA (interface with transport corridors), and SCDF (fire code compliance) as required.

• Track the issuance of architectural construction drawings from consultants and ensure timely distribution to site teams.

• Control the master architectural drawing and shop drawing list– including issuance, updates, version control, and dissemination to all relevant parties (construction team, subcontractors).

• Ensure all architectural drawing changes comply with Client requirements, statutory regulations, and project specifications.

• Coordinate architectural construction drawings and subcontractor shop drawings for architectural finishes, façade, partitions, ceilings, doors/windows, waterproofing, and other building elements.

• Review submitted architectural designs, provide clear and constructible comments, prepare technical queries (TQ), and liaise with consultants/subcontractors for clarification and resolution.

• Coordinate closely with C&S, MEP, and other design consultants to ensure seamless architectural integration and avoid clashes (e.g., structural penetrations, MEP routes, ceiling voids).

• Manage the overall architectural design process, assign tasks to internal design team (including supporting Architectural Engineers), track pending issues, and provide practical solutions for difficult technical challenges.

• Monitor submission progress and send reminders if required comments from SO / Client / Authorities are not received on time; follow up on outstanding requests.

• Coordinate with Construction Team for site input (e.g., constructability, material selection, finishes), and with Contractual Team on costing and contractual issues related to architectural changes.

• Attend and lead technical meetings, design workshops, and coordination meetings with JV partners, SO, Client, consultants, and statutory bodies, with a specific focus on architectural and building aesthetic aspects.

Key Skills Required

• In-depth knowledge of Singapore building regulations and submission processes, particularly for architectural scope – BCA (building plan, fire safety, accessibility), URA, PUB, LTA, SCDF, and relevant codes (e.g., Fire Code, Codeon Barrier - Free Accessibility, Green Mark).

• Proven experience in managing architectural consultants and multidisciplinary teams within large-scale construction projects in Singapore.

• Strong understanding of design development stages, authority submission timelines (including BCA plan approval and TOP/CSC processes), and approval workflows.

• Excellent coordination and communication skills to bridge requirements between MC, SO, Client, JV partners, and design engineers, with the ability to translate architectural intent into practical construction solutions.

• Ability to review architectural, structural, and MEP designs, identify clashes and discrepancies, and propose viable alternatives without compromising design intent.

• Familiarity with design management tools (e.g., BIM360, Navisworks, AutoCAD ,Revit) and common data environments; experience with BIM coordination for architectural disciplines is highly valued.

• Problem-solving mindset to resolve design-related technical issues–especially those involving architectural detailing, material selection, and site constraints – and guide engineers through challenging tasks.

• Experience working with subcontractors’ Professional Engineers (PEs) and coordinating design interfaces across multiple trade packages (curtain wall, roofing, joinery, etc.).

• Minimum 6–10 years of relevant architectural management experience in Singapore’s construction industry.

• Degree in Architecture or a related discipline; professional certification (e.g., Registered Architect, or equivalent) is highly advantageous.