Associate Architect

• Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives creating regenerative environments and advancing industries
• Work in a truly flexible environment with an incredibly supportive team
• Environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged

Create futures worth inheriting with SAA Architects and the SJ Group

About SAA Architects

SAA is a leading full-service architecture practice headquartered in Singapore. We are committed to excellence in the design and delivery of people-oriented architecture.

Guided by our core values of being Urbanistic Humanistic and Optimistic our practice delivers projects that connect and engage seamlessly with the built environment; creating meaningful relationships by placing people and communities at the centre of our design.

The Role

SAA Architects is currently seeking an Associate Architect to join our Sydney office. Your responsibilities include:

• Oversee all aspects of the project including design technical compliance contracts and execution.
• Ensure project aligns with cost resource plans and quality and regulatory standards.
• Lead manage and review pre-design work and feasibility studies site and zoning analyses.
• Design and design development: Collaborate closely with the Design Director and team to develop conceptual and detailed architectural designs materials specifications and ensure alignment with clients briefs budgets and timelines.
• Project Documentation: Drive design development dealing with architectural layout details materials specifications contract documents for project tenders.
• Team Supervision and Development: Guide supervise and coordinate the project team and assigned team members to ensure timely and objective-aligned project delivery. Provide support and direction.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Lead coordination and communication with clients consultants contractors and internal team members. Chair and attend necessary meetings to maintain project alignment and to resolve issues.
• Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure project compliance with relevant codes standards and regulatory requirements. Oversee the preparation and submission of required documentation for approvals. Direct Technical Officers in regulatory compliance matters Implement and monitor practice and processes to ensure quality delivery.
• Project Administration: Prepare fee proposals contracts and manage project payments. Keep the project within budget and on schedule.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate technical aspects of the project with consultants and oversee the preparation and review of construction documents and drawings. Conduct site inspections and ensure documentation aligns with project specifications.
• Additional Responsibilities: Take on additional management support tasks as necessary drive collaboration between project teams and perform other project-related duties to support continuous improvement and project success.

About You

• At least 8 to 12 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelors or masters degree in architecture or a Graduate Diploma from accredited institutions.
• Experience with healthcare projects - hospitals nursing homes or other medical facilities is preferred. Candidates with experience in commercial hospitality and institutional buildings are also preferred.
• Shows a deep understanding of local building codes planning parameters and standards especially for healthcare projects.
• Capable of leading project teams and resolving issues quickly and effectively throughout project development.
• Exhibits strong analytical capabilities coupled with effective management skills.
• A collaborative and strategic thinker focused on achieving optimal project outcomes.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage time efficiently to meet challenging deadlines and client requirements.
• Creative with a keen sense of aesthetic judgment.
• Well versed in AutoCAD Revitt and other 2D or 3D drawings software also Adobe suite and Microsoft Office.

How to Apply

To apply click on the Apply Now link and follow the prompts.

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently this role does not require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SAA employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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