Senior Design Architect

About the company

The Senior/Lead Architect role is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group's fast-growing Singapore Business Unit. You'll share knowledge, learn and grow alongside a collaborative team that is an integral part of PM Group's ongoing expansion across Singapore and the wider Asia region. Our team executes cutting-edge projects for Cell & Gene Therapy, Biologics and Pharma facilities, from feasibility through to qualification for both local and international clients. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that improve the everyday lives of people across the globe.

Your tasks

• Support the presentation of PM Group's qualifications and capabilities to new and existing clients.
• Assist with client meetings to assess needs and develop the associated project program.
• Develop conceptual designs and coordinate with engineers across the design team.
• Develop the BIM model for the resulting design and coordinate with the BIM Coordinator and all other internal and external project team members.
• Coordinate design and construction information within the constraints of cost, time and quality.
• Develop construction drawings and specifications that incorporate client, regulatory (including Singapore BCA and relevant international building codes) and industry standards.
• Produce construction document packages — graphics, detailing and specifications — and manage their organisation and distribution through all stages of project development (review, bid, permit, etc.).
• Take responsibility for discipline-related internal and external project communications and coordination.
• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level architectural staff, supporting their professional development.
• Provide regular, informal, constructive feedback on performance to improve team capability and confidence.
• Assist with the development of project resource plans and proposal pricing within the architectural discipline.
• Perform fieldwork as required for project execution (e.g. taking field dimensions, site visits during construction).
• Undertake special projects as needed.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Min. 15 years of relevant architectural experience, with a track record in life sciences, pharmaceutical or other regulated/technical building with strong technical design ability.
• Experience across both new-build and existing-facility improvement/expansion projects is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of the Singapore Building Control Act and BCA requirements, alongside relevant international building codes (e.g. IBC) used on multinational client projects.
• Proficiency in Revit/BIM authoring and coordination workflows; familiarity with cleanroom, GMP or process-area design is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated experience leading design phases from concept through construction administration.