Architectural Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:

A. Design Review & Coordination

• Review architectural design submissions prepared by appointed consultants at all project stages, including concept, schematic, design development, tender and construction documentation.
• Ensure design compliance with the Employer’s Requirements, approved project brief, development objectives, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Identify design inconsistencies, omissions, clashes and constructability issues, and coordinate timely resolutions with consultants.
• Review architectural details, specifications, schedules, and material selections for completeness, practicality, quality and maintainability.
• Coordinate architectural interfaces with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, infrastructure, landscape and interior design disciplines.

B. Technical Coordination

• Lead and participate in technical coordination meetings with consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor consultants’ design deliverables against agreed project programmes.
• Review BIM models, drawings and technical submissions for coordination and consistency where applicable.
• Track design changes and ensure revisions are properly incorporated across all disciplines.
• Support value engineering initiatives without compromising functionality, quality or regulatory compliance.

C. Construction Support

• Review architectural shop drawings, material submissions, mock-ups, and method statements where required.
• Assist the project team in resolving architectural and technical issues arising during construction.
• Conduct periodic site inspections to verify construction quality and compliance with approved drawings.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants on Requests for Information (RFIs), design clarifications and technical queries.
• Monitor architectural defects and support defect resolution during handover and the Defects Liability Period.

D. Regulatory & Compliance

• Coordinate with consultants to ensure timely submission to relevant authorities.
• Verify compliance with building codes, planning requirements, fire safety regulations, accessibility standards, and other statutory requirements.
• Support the project team in obtaining necessary approvals and certifications.

E. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain proper records of design reviews, comments, approvals, meeting minutes and technical correspondences.
• Prepare technical reports and status updates for management.
• Monitor closure of design review comments and coordination issues.

F. Carry out any duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in architectural design, technical coordination, or construction.
• Experience with property developers, architectural consultancies, or main contractors will be an advantage.
• Experience in high-rise residential, landed residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments is preferred.
• Strong understanding of architectural detailing, building systems, and construction methodology.
• Familiarity with local building regulations, planning requirements, fire safety, accessibility and relevant construction standards.
• Ability to review consultants’ drawings critically and identify design coordination issues.
• Knowledge of BIM coordination and clash detection will be an advantage.
• Hands-on experience in AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong technical, analytical skills, attention to details, good problem-solving skills, decision making skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.