Building Project Architect
Summary
Project architect at a Singapore building firm who takes projects from concept and detailed design through authority approvals (URA, BCA, SCDF, NEA) and tendering, then administers construction — site inspections, meetings, variations, payment certification — through to TOP/CSC completion.
1. Design & Authority Submission Stage
Develop concept, schematic and detailed design based on Client's brief Prepare drawings and lead coordination with C&S, M&E engineers Prepare and submit plans to authorities - URA, BCA, SCDF, NEA for approval Lead Design Meetings.
2. Tender Stage
Prepare tender drawings, specifications and architectural details. Assist QS to prepare tender documents. Answer tender queries from contractors. Evaluate tender and advise Client.
3. Construction Stage
This is where you will deal with him most Contract Administrator's Representative: He issues instructions, drawing updates, RFIs reply on behalf of Client Site Monitoring: Carry out site inspections to check if work is according to drawings and quality Coordination: Chairs site meetings, coordinates with other consultants Approval of Materials: Approve architectural samples, shop drawings, material submissions from you Variation: Evaluates and recommends Variation Orders (VO)Progress Claim: Certifies your progress claim / payment response.
4. Completion Stage
Conduct joint inspection for TOP / CSC. List defects and issue Architect's Instruction for rectification Certify Practical Completion, Final Completion and release of retention.