Associate Architect

About the role

AWP Architects, founded in 1957 and headquartered in Singapore, is looking for an Associate to lead the design, planning and execution of architectural projects from concept to completion. The role works with multidisciplinary teams, consultants and clients, oversees timelines and deliverables, ensures compliance with regulations and quality standards, manages contracts and coordinates BIM processes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead architectural design and give expert input so project objectives are met with high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Project Director, Associate Director, Technical Director and project teams on design and technical execution.
• Manage day-to-day project activities, including design presentations, documentation submitted to authorities and project correspondence.
• Identify and resolve non-conformities and quality issues, and implement solutions.
• Ensure the Integrated Management System is implemented for each project and keep comprehensive job records.
• Liaise with client representatives and monitor contract progress and billing.
• Serve as BIM Manager: oversee BIM processes, provide training and coordinate project interfaces.
• Report design and technical matters to the Project Director and guide senior project executives in preparing construction documents and drawings.
• Direct technical staff in design documentation and ensure compliance with building regulations.
• Coordinate with other consultants and lead project and site meetings, including inspections.
• Handle contract-related activities such as liaising with suppliers and contractors and reviewing shop drawings, without approval authority.
• Oversee information management by directing technical staff and secretaries to keep project data accurate and organised.

Required profile

• Degree in Architecture; professional certifications are an advantage.
• At least 8 years of professional project experience, including at least 5 years of local project experience.
• Experience in architectural consultancy services.
• Knowledge of local code compliance and Corenet X; previous experience with diverse projects of varying scales is a plus.
• A Singapore BOA license holder is an advantage; knowledge of other regional building codes is also an advantage.

Required skills

• Revit software for developing and managing BIM models, training team members and integrating BIM workflows.
• Contract and project management, including monitoring progress, coordinating with contractors and suppliers and managing billing.
• Managing architectural projects by coordinating design, documentation and regulatory submissions.