SJ Architectural Design

Architectural Director

• Lead the team to execute the overall design and management strategy within the project team
• Coordination works, provide leadership, and co-ordinate the input and output of all involved parties to meet established objectives
• Review designs and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
• Maintain overall project timelines by closely monitoring the team’s output and making regular assessments of progress in meeting declared objectives
• Assist with business development for prospective clients
• Participate in initiatives to improve the practice and incorporate environmental sustainability best practices
• Conduct pre-design work and feasibility studies, site and zoning analyses
• Define designs to clients' briefs, budgets, timelines, and in compliance with the authorities’ requirements
• Develop designs, taking into consideration technical aspects, relevant codes and standards, and good practices, providing inputs for technical resolution
• Lead the team throughout conceptual and detailed design development
• Develop the overall project schedule
• Review and sign-off on project documentation and tender preparation
• Review and sign-off on material specifications and schedule of finishes
• Manage the project during construction stage, including resolution of site and design matters, and management of project handovers
• Project administration and organisation of records
• Assist in administering any form of building contract
• Checking of shopdrawings
• Manage and liaise with technical officers and architectural coordinators in the coordination, organisation, and preparation of construction documents and drawings
• Work with consultants from various disciplines on design and technical matters
• Perform other project-related duties as required
   

Pre-requisites and Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, BArch or MArch, Graduate Diploma from recognised and accredited institutions - minimum 15yrs experience
• Well-versed in design and leading team member working with the follow software: CAD, and 3D modelling software and technologies such as AutoCAD, Rhino/Grasshopper, SketchUp, BIM software (Revit), Enscape, Lumion, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding and application of planning and building codes and regulations
• Organised, meticulous, and analytical
• Creative with good aesthetic judgement
• Possesses sound industry knowledge
• Organised and enjoys problem-solving
• Takes a holistic approach to design and works with relevant specialists as needed
• Takes initiative, works methodically and autonomously, and has good time management skills to meet challenging deadlines and client briefs
• Has good verbal and written communication skills

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