Technical Coordinator

A career at SAA gives you the opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives; creating places and spaces that form meaningful experiences in the way people connect with their communities.

From the moment of ideation to the exhilaration of creation, you will be amongst passionate and talented colleagues from around the globe, working together to make a mark in the evolution of our urban societies.

At SAA, we continually strive to enrich the greatest endeavour of all – human life – the quality of which all good designs are benchmarked against. And in this endeavour, we share with you the opportunity to give true meaning to the work that sustains it.

Your Responsibilities

Technical Coordination and Regulatory Compliance:

1. Develop concept / schematic designs to detailed designs and construction details for tender, ensuring regulatory compliance.
2. Interpret and develop architectural sketches, specifications, and CAD or manual drafting.
3. Check drawings for compliance to planning and building regulations.
4. Coordinate the preparation and submission of forms, drawings, and information required by authorities for approval, waivers and consultations at all project stages.
5. Liaise with consultants on matters of building regulations as directed by the Project Director / Associate / Architect.
6. Assist the Project Architect during site inspections on matters of building regulations.
7. Attend site or consultant meetings on matters of building regulations.
8. Where required, guide and supervise the work of Junior Technical Coordinators.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. May be appointed as the Document Controller for the project including but not limited to the following duties:
2. Control drawing and documentation templates and maintain ISO and practice standards.
3. Record and organise the filing and retrieval of submission drawings and authorities’ information.
4. Control the flow of documents and drawings in and out at all project stages.
5. Filing and archiving all relevant documents including BIM models / drawings, and ensure proper records are kept.
6. Undertake other project-related duties and ad-hoc tasks as required.

Pre-requisites and Preferred Qualifications

1. At least 2 to 7 years of relevant experience.
2. Diploma in Architecture or equivalent from an accredited institution, with relevant experience in a similar role.
3. Well-versed with 2D and 3D design software and technologies, such as AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft suite.
4. Acute knowledge and application of planning and building codes and regulations, regulatory submissions and processes.
5. Organised and methodical with attention to detail.
6. Ability to take initiative, work methodically, and autonomously.
7. An open and highly collaborative mindset and approach.
8. Candidates with more experience will be considered for a Senior Technical Coordinator role.

Real Impact, Made Together

SAA is a member of the Surbana Jurong (SJ) Group, a diverse and collaborative collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

As one of SJ’s 10 member companies, SAA is part of a global network of professionals in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.

Submit Your Application

Please submit your application to our Career Portal at: https://surbanajurong.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SAAArchitectsCareers