Resident Architect

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Resident Architect

to oversee full-time site supervision, ensuring seamless architectural execution, quality control, and technical compliance across key development milestones.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Site Supervision:
Monitor all ongoing architectural works on-site to guarantee full adherence to approved contract drawings, specifications, design intent, and high quality standards.

Technical Review:
Evaluate and approve contractor shop drawings, material submissions, physical samples, mock-ups, and architectural details prior to execution.

Site Coordination:
Act as the primary technical contact on-site—collaborating closely with Main contractors, engineering consultants, and trade disciplines to resolve design interfaces, RFIs, and site conflicts efficiently.

Quality & Progress Control:
Conduct detailed inspections to identify defects or non-compliance, track required rectifications, and ensure the project remains on schedule.

Contract & Administrative Support:
Maintain complete site records, inspection logs, and correspondence. Provide support for contract variations, claims, authority submissions, and official project handover.

General Duties:
Perform additional project-related tasks as assigned by senior management.

Job Specifications & Requirements

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or a related discipline.

Overall Experience:
Minimum of 8 years of relevant architectural experience.

Site Experience:
At least 5 years of site supervision experience managing local projects of comparable scale and technical complexity.

Deployment Period:
Full-time site commitment required from at least 6 months prior to Building Service Centre (BSC) operations until the Certificate of Statutory Completion / Completion of Whole Works (CWW) is issued.

Regulatory Knowledge:
Deep familiarity with Land Transport Authority (LTA) regulations, specifications, site safety/construction procedures, and submission standards.

Soft Skills:
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills to interface effectively with consultants, main contractors, and LTA project managers.

Bonus Advantage:
Prior hands-on experience in LTA or railway infrastructure projects.