Senior Technical Architect

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical coordination for interior fit-out projects involving architectural finishes, joinery, glass, metal, and MEP systems.
• Study project BOQs, specifications, tender documents, IFC drawings, and contract requirements to fully understand project scope and technical deliverables.
• Lead the preparation, review, and coordination of shop drawings, detailed technical drawings, coordinated ceiling layouts, builder’s work drawings, and as-built documentation.
• Manage and monitor SD logs, material submittal logs, RFI logs, sample approvals, and technical tracking schedules.
• Review design intent and ensure technical feasibility, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, interior, joinery, and MEP disciplines to eliminate clashes and ensure smooth project execution.
• Oversee detailed joinery design coordination including custom furniture, wall cladding, feature elements, counters, wardrobes, vanities, decorative ceilings, and specialized finishes.
• Coordinate glass and metal works including partitions, balustrades, decorative metal screens, cladding systems, fabricated architectural elements, and bespoke installations.
• Ensure proper integration of MEP services with ceilings, joinery, architectural finishes, and interior elements.
• Liaise directly with clients and consultants to discuss technical comments, design revisions, material approvals, and drawing reviews.
• Lead consultant and client coordination meetings to finalize approvals and close technical comments within project timelines.
• Ensure all technical submissions, shop drawings, and material approvals are properly reviewed and approved before production and installation.
• Coordinate with factory production teams and suppliers to ensure fabrication details align with approved drawings and site conditions.
• Conduct technical site inspections to verify quality, dimensions, installation standards, and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Support project teams in resolving technical and site-related issues efficiently.
• Monitor technical progress and support project management teams in achieving project milestones and handover requirements.
• Participate in value engineering initiatives and provide alternative technical solutions while maintaining design intent and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations, consultant standards, QA/QC requirements, and health & safety procedures.
• Mentor and guide junior technical staff, coordinators, and draftsmen where applicable.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, coordination records, and management presentations as required.