Site Architect

ACG_3880_JOB

JOB PURPOSE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all functions related to architectural matters at site and supervise team members in coordinating drawings and updating information on the project.
• Coordinate with other departments and relevant parties for updates and communications of contractor's shop drawings and construction drawings.
• Monitor all submissions of materials, shop drawings, method statements, site progress, and quality in terms of finishing items including Architecture, Landscape, Interiors works, with good knowledge of finishing materials and high‑quality standards. Monitor proper systems of filing, records, and procedures.
• Monitor and coordinate with design consultants and contractors to prevent discrepancies and miscoordination among Finishing, MEP, Structure, etc. drawings and to ensure that drawings and execution on site comply with Contract documents, Sales & Purchase (S&P) layouts, and S&P handover provisions.
• Review and check related MOS (Method of Statement), RFA (Request for Approval), RFI (Request for Information), MA (Material Approval)/SD (Shop Drawings) during the submission and approval process to ensure that submissions comply with contract documents and project requirements.
• Supervise and inspect related finishing items on site (Architecture, Landscape, Interiors, etc.) according to approved drawings, method statements, etc. to ensure quality and progress follow the project target.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports to the Project Manager on related matters, including submission, approval, progress, quality, etc.
• Monitor EHS at the assigned area and perform other assigned tasks according to actual project conditions.

PRINCIPAL CHALLENGES

• Contractors’ poor management and their inexperienced site architects.
• Maintaining Design Integrity: Ensuring that construction work strictly follows the approved drawings and original design intent, despite site constraints or contractor‑driven changes.
• Technical Coordination: Managing coordination among architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, contractors, and subcontractors to avoid conflicts and discrepancies.
• Resolving On‑Site Issues: Addressing unexpected site conditions, design clashes, and technical problems quickly to prevent delays.

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture.
• At least 3 years of working experience in the related field.
• Experience in architectural and finishing works of residential projects.
• Wide experience in Local Building Codes and regulations.
• Good understanding of construction methods, materials, and quality standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving and time‑management capabilities.
• Self‑starter, proactive, ability to learn, and result‑oriented.
• Good communication in English.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and basic MS Office.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Candidates from contractors, design consulting companies, or property developers are all acceptable.
• The key requirement is a Base Architect who is comfortable working directly at the construction site, rather than working primarily in an office environment.
• Good English communication is required due to direct interaction with international stakeholders.
• Preferred age: 1995 or earlier, including candidates born in the 1980s.