Senior Architect

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture.
• Licensed Architect (PRC).
• At least 5–8 years of relevant experience in architectural design, construction, or project management.
• Experience in resort, hospitality, commercial, residential, or large-scale building projects is highly preferred.
• Strong experience in design development, construction documentation, and site coordination.
• Knowledge of Philippine building codes, permitting requirements, construction standards, and architectural practices.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, detailing, and project coordination.
• Willing to be based in or deployed to Daraga, Albay.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Candidates with experience in resort, hotel, tourism, hospitality, or mixed-use development projects are highly encouraged to apply. Experience in projects involving multiple buildings, recreational facilities, landscape areas, amenities, and site development works is an advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the preparation, development, and review of architectural designs, plans, drawings, details, and specifications for resort development projects.
• Develop architectural concepts that are functional, aesthetically appropriate, sustainable, and aligned with the overall resort development vision.
• Review and coordinate architectural, structural, MEPF, civil, landscape, and other technical drawings to ensure design consistency and minimize clashes.
• Oversee the preparation and checking of working drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, samples, and technical documents.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor architectural works and ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Provide technical direction and resolve architectural issues encountered during construction.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and project engineers regarding design and construction requirements.
• Review RFIs, material submittals, shop drawings, method statements, and architectural technical submissions.
• Monitor project progress and provide recommendations to ensure architectural works remain within the approved schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable National Building Code of the Philippines, local building regulations, accessibility requirements, fire and life safety provisions, and other relevant standards.
• Assist in securing and coordinating requirements for permits, approvals, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
• Review proposed design changes and assess their impact on cost, schedule, quality, and constructability.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on architectural design and construction concerns.
• Coordinate with clients and management regarding design requirements, revisions, project standards, and project development objectives.
• Guide and review the work of junior architects, draftsmen, and other design personnel.
• Maintain proper documentation and records of approved drawings, revisions, site instructions, and architectural decisions.
• Conduct punch listing and assist in the inspection and acceptance of completed architectural works.
• Perform other duties related to architectural design, project development, and construction as may be assigned by management.