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Associate (Architectural)

Saa Architects Pte Ltd

The Role

Overview

Lead architectural projects from concept through design, documentation, and delivery

Key Responsibilities

  • design development
  • construction docs
  • site inspections
  • regulatory compliance
  • client liaison
  • team supervision

Tasks

-Project Administration: Prepare fee proposals, contracts, and manage project payments. Keep the project within budget and on schedule. -Design and design development: Collaborate closely with the Design Director and team to develop conceptual and detailed architectural designs, materials specifications, and ensure alignment with client’s briefs, budgets, and timelines. -Project Documentation: Drive design development, dealing with architectural layout, details, materials, specifications, contract documents for project tenders. -Project Coordination: Coordinate technical aspects of the project with consultants and oversee the preparation and review of construction documents and drawings. Conduct site inspections and ensure documentation aligns with project specifications. -Stakeholder Liaison: Lead coordination and communication with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal team members. Chair and attend necessary meetings to maintain project alignment and to resolve issues. -Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure project compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Oversee the preparation and submission of required documentation for approvals. Direct Technical Officers in regulatory compliance matters Implement and monitor practice and processes to ensure quality delivery. -Team Supervision and Development: Guide, supervise, and coordinate the project team and assigned team members to ensure timely and objective-aligned project delivery. Provide support and direction. -Additional Responsibilities: Take on additional management support tasks as necessary, drive collaboration between project teams, and perform other project-related duties to support continuous improvement and project success. -Oversee all aspects of the project, including design, technical compliance, contracts, and execution. Ensure project aligns with cost, resource plans, and quality and regulatory standards. Lead, manage, and review pre-design work and feasibility studies, site, and zoning analyses.

Requirements

  • architecture degree
  • 8-12 years
  • building codes
  • leadership
  • analytical
  • time management

What You Bring

-Demonstrates the ability to manage time efficiently to meet challenging deadlines and client requirements. -Creative with a keen sense of aesthetic judgment. -Exhibits strong analytical capabilities coupled with effective management skills. -Possesses excellent verbal and written communication abilities. -Capable of leading project teams and resolving issues quickly and effectively throughout project development. -Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a Graduate Diploma from accredited institutions. -Candidates will be considered for either Associate or Senior Associate commensurate to their experience. -At least 8 to 12 years of relevant experience. -Has comprehensive knowledge of the architecture industry. -Shows a deep understanding of local building codes and planning parameters, especially for complex mixed-development projects.

The Company

About Saa Architects Pte Ltd

-Portfolio spans MRT stations, hospitals, mixed-use hubs, and international hospitality in Southeast Asia. -Specializes in urban development, residential, transport, commercial, healthcare, institutional, and industrial architecture.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Institutional

Urban Design

Healthcare

Transport

Mixed Use

Aviation

Hospitality

Business Park

Office

Retail

Hotel

Rail Transit

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