Architectural Executive

at  SAA Architects Pte Ltd

A career at SAA gives you the opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives; creating places and spaces that form meaningful experiences in the way people connect with their communities.
From the moment of ideation to the exhilaration of creation, you will be amongst passionate and talented colleagues from around the globe, working together to make a mark in the evolution of our urban societies.
At SAA, we continually strive to enrich the greatest endeavour of all – human life – the quality of which all good designs are benchmarked against. And in this endeavour, we share with you the opportunity to give true meaning to the work that sustains it.
SAA. Building Dreams, Enriching Lives.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Director / Associate / Architect to execute the overall design and management strategy within the project team
• Assist the Project Director / Associate / Architect in all 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
• For Architects, perform the responsibilities of a Qualified Person in accordance with Singapore’s Building Control Act
• 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
• Assist the Project Director / Associate / Architect on conceptual and detailed design development
• Develop the overall project schedule
• Project documentation and tender preparation
• Preparing drafts of 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
• Well-versed in design, CAD, and 3D modelling software and technologies such as AutoCAD, Rhino, 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
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply for this role. Those with work experience and are qualified QPs will be brought in as Architects.

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.
Submit Your Application
Please submit your application to our Career Portal at: https://surbanajurong.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SAAArchitectsCareer

• Assist the Project Director / Associate / Architect to execute the overall design and management strategy within the project team
• Assist the Project Director / Associate / Architect in all 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
• For Architects, perform the responsibilities of a Qualified Person in accordance with Singapore’s Building Control Act
• 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
• Assist the Project Director / Associate / Architect on conceptual and detailed design development
• Develop the overall project schedule
• Project documentation and tender preparation
• Preparing drafts of 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 require