Your Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
Project Administration: Prepare fee proposals, contracts, and manage project payments. Keep the project within budget and on schedule.
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.
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.

Pre-requisites And Preferred Qualifications

At least 8 to 12 years of relevant experience.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or a Graduate Diploma from accredited institutions.
Experience with healthcare projects - hospitals, nursing homes, or other medical facilities is preferred. Candidates with experience in commercial, hospitality, and institutional buildings are also preferred.
Shows a deep understanding of local building codes, planning parameters and, standards, especially for healthcare projects.
Capable of leading project teams and resolving issues quickly and effectively throughout project development.
Exhibits strong analytical capabilities coupled with effective management skills.
A collaborative and strategic thinker, focused on achieving optimal project outcomes.
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Demonstrates the ability to manage time efficiently to meet challenging deadlines and client requirements.
Creative with a keen sense of aesthetic judgment.
Well versed in AutoCAD, Revitt and other 2D or 3D drawings, software, also Adobe suite, and Microsoft Office.
Candidates will be considered for either Associate or the Senior Associate commensurate to their experience.

Real Impact, Made Together

SAA is a member of the Surbana Jurong (SJ) Group, a diverse and collaborative collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

As one of SJ's 10 member companies, SAA is part of a global network of professionals in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.

How To Apply

Please click on the Apply button and attach your latest CV/resume and portfolio (for Architects only) before submitting your application.

To find out more about SAA, please visit our website at https://saaarchitects.com.sg

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

Associate/Senior Associate (Architectural)

Senior Architectural Associate