Project Architect

Position Summary

The Project Architect is responsible for leading the architectural design, coordination, and delivery of mission-critical facilities from concept through construction and project handover. The role ensures architectural solutions meet operational requirements, local regulatory standards, sustainability targets, and fast-track project timelines typical of data center developments. The Project Architect will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and authorities to ensure successful project execution.

Job Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Project Delivery

• Lead the architectural design development of high tech facilities from conceptual design through detailed design, construction, and final handover.
• Ensure architectural designs align operational requirements, including resilience, maintainability, and security considerations.
• Progress design development in accordance with the project Design Checklist and internal quality procedures.
• Incorporate sustainability targets and energy-efficient design principles into architectural solutions.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to architectural team members and support staff.

Document and Tendering

1. Prepare and coordinate tender documentation, including architectural drawings, specifications, and contract schedules such as Summary of Tender and Schedule of Rates.
2. Develop and define architectural packages scope of works for procurement and contractor engagement.
3. Review contractor submissions, shop drawings, and material proposals to ensure compliance with project requirements

Authority Compliance & Regulatory Coordination

1. Ensure all architectural designs comply with local authority regulations, building codes, and statutory requirements.
2. Liaise with submission consultants and relevant authorities to ensure timely submission and approval of statutory documentation.
3. Coordinate responses to authority comments and ensure design updates are incorporated accordingly

Construction Coordination & Site Support

1. Provide architectural technical support during construction and resolve on-site design and technical issues.
2. Ensure the Architectural System Supervisor is provided with the latest approved plans and shop drawings.
3. Brief site supervision teams on the awarded scope of work, technical specifications, and contractual revisions.
4. Work closely with Quality Assurance and Quality Compliance teams to ensure construction meets specifications and design intent.

Stakeholder & Project Management

1. Chair architectural coordination meetings with clients on a weekly basis to review progress, technical issues, and design updates.
2. Chair sub-contractor progress meetings related to architectural works.
3. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, mechanical, electrical, and data center specialists to ensure integrated design delivery.
4. Monitor project progress and support timely resolution of design or coordination issues.

Qualification & Experience

1. Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture or related discipline.
2. Minimum 3–5 years of architectural experience, preferably with experience in semiconductor, data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large industrial projects.
3. Strong understanding of local authority regulations, building codes, and submission processes.
4. Experience managing projects through design, tendering, and construction phases.
5. Proficiency in BIM tools and architectural design software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks).