Inspector of Works (Architectural)

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

As the Architectural Inspector of Works (IOW), you will be responsible for overseeing all daily architectural site construction activities to ensure strict adherence to approved drawings, statutory regulations, and quality standards.

Your core duties will include:

• Site Supervision: Conduct thorough, daily site inspections of all architectural elements, including structural finishes, walls, drywalls, doors, windows, tiling, and waterproofing systems.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Ensure all construction methods, materials delivered to the site, and workmanship strictly comply with approved project specifications, architectural drawings, and local building codes.
• Defect Management: Identify, record, and report any non-compliance or defects on site; issue rectification notices and monitor the contractor's corrective actions closely to minimize abortive works.
• Coordination & Testing: Coordinate with architectural consultants, structural/M&E engineers, and sub-contractors to resolve on-site technical issues and sequence works smoothly. Witness material testing and mock-up approvals.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain meticulous site diaries, inspect and update progress records, verify material delivery logs, and prepare comprehensive weekly/monthly architectural inspection reports for project managers.
• Safety Awareness: Monitor site conditions and highlight any safety or health risks to the safety officer to maintain a zero-incident construction environment.

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Job Requirements

• Education: Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Science, or an equivalent construction-related field.

• Professional Certification: Must be actively registered as an Architectural Inspector of Works (IOW) with Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM).

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of proven site supervision experience specifically handling architectural finishes and building works.
  • Prior experience handling high-rise residential, large-scale commercial, or data center projects will be an added advantage.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in interpreting architectural construction drawings, detailing, and technical specifications.
  • Familiarity with Uniform Building By-Laws (UBBL), local statutory regulations, and QA/QC inspection protocols (e.g., QLASSTIC / CONQUAS).
  • Competent in basic Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) for report compilation.

• Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia to liaise effectively with consultants and contractors. Highly honest, self-motivated, and physically fit for intensive site rounds.