Lead Architect

Lead the team to manage construction projects from the master plan conceptual design phase through completion of construction. In this role, a project architect leads teams of engineers and contractors while meeting directly with clients to develop and execute large-scale projects according to schedule and budgets. This position balances active architectural duties with a leadership role in both designing and drafting building plans while overseeing construction during the project lifecycle.

Roles & Responsibility

• Overall responsible for architectural design reviews and coordination, technical design management as well as Research and Development (R&D)
• Value Engineering to improve buildability, quality and cost competitiveness
• Summarize practical experiences and suggest general design structures of the other current and future projects
• Conduct regular design and coordination meetings with consultants and internal parties. This shall include preparation of Minutes of Meetings. JD Snr Mgr (Arch)
• Liaise with consultants and internal parties for submission and obtain timely approvals from relevant authorities.
• Conduct Design Review, Value Engineering and Post Mortem and recommend good practices for future projects
• Work with consultants and internal parties in sourcing, recommend and select materials, construction method for various projects. This shall include creation of material library for future projects.
• Work closely with consultants and internal parties especially Marketing on project specifications which shall be standardized for future projects.
• Conduct design audits at various stages to ensure that works on site are carried out based on original design. This shall include making adjustments for non-practical design to prevent recurring mistakes.
• Standardize good practices in design and detailing for tender drawings and documents of future projects.
• Provide training to project staff on good practices and standards to be adopted in future projects.
• Provide regular and ad hoc internal reports for submission to management.
• Manage the design change process to ensure minimal impact to project schedule and minimize cost impacts as a result of such design change.
• Prepare and organize presentation and obtain management approval for various stages of design development e.g. master plan, schematic design and pre-tender stage.
• Reviewing and designing architectural and engineering plans.
• Researching and maintaining knowledge of various engineering disciplines, application methods, and materials with emphasis on local and easily available materials.
• Providing guidance to subcontractors like civil, MEP, Landscape and Interior Contractors and helping them interpret design specifications.
• Liaising with clients to ensure all issues are addressed in a timely manner, and that project requirements are met.
• Ensuring the team works together to achieve set goals and targets.
• Acting as a mentor to new Architects and helping them fine-tune their design skills and improve their industry knowledge.
• Networking and consulting with various industry professionals to bring in the state of the art designs and materials.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate shall possess

a) Excellent knowledge of local building regulations, good practices and local materials

b) Good knowledge in project management especially on design, planning and coordination aspects

c) Good leadership and communication skills with strong ability to lead and negotiate

d) Good interpersonal skills and team player with strength in coordination with various parties

e) Good presenter inclusive of good skill in preparation of presentation materials

f) Well-versed in Word, Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project and Power Point

g) Always update in the new trend of design

Education required

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design, or similar.