Architecture Manager

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Architecture to oversee client-side design management and architectural delivery throughout the entire project lifecycle. This role involves leading efforts from pre-concept and feasibility stages through design development, construction, and final handover. The successful candidate will manage both local and international consultants, ensure the preservation of design intent, coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs, drive value engineering initiatives, and provide architectural and civil oversight during construction phases.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage architectural design delivery across all project stages, including concept, schematic, detailed design, tender, construction, and handover.
- Act as the primary interface for architectural, interior design, and civil disciplines between the client, consultants, project management consultants (PMC), contractors, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as the Design Guardian by ensuring that approved design intent, quality, functionality, aesthetics, and project requirements are consistently maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
- Review, evaluate, and validate consultant submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, authority regulations, and industry best practices.
- Manage and coordinate local and international architectural and multidisciplinary consultants to ensure timely delivery within approved quality standards.
- Lead multidisciplinary design coordination and integration across Architecture, Civil & Structural, MEP, Infrastructure, Landscape, and specialist disciplines.
- Support feasibility studies, development planning, design briefs, technical due diligence, and overall project development activities.
- Drive value engineering, material evaluation, and design optimization efforts to enhance cost efficiency, constructability, maintainability, and lifecycle value.
- Assist in consultant and contractor procurement processes, including preparation of RFPs, technical specifications, tender evaluations, and technical assessments.
- Provide architectural oversight during construction by reviewing shop drawings, material submittals, mock-ups, technical queries, and conducting site inspections.
- Monitor consultant and contractor performance, ensuring timely resolution of design, coordination, interface, and technical issues.
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities and relevant stakeholders to facilitate approvals and ensure statutory compliance.
- Ensure adherence to project governance, approved budgets, schedules, quality standards, and design requirements.
- Support project closeout activities, including inspections, snagging, preparation of handover documentation, and capturing lessons learned.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture with 12 to 15 years of relevant professional experience in architecture, design management, and project delivery.
- Proven experience managing local and international Tier-1 consultants on large-scale developments.
- Demonstrated expertise in high-rise, commercial, residential, mixed-use, hospitality, or major infrastructure projects.
- Strong track record of involvement from concept design through construction and project handover.
- Experience working in client-side roles, developer environments, project management consultancy (PMC), or leading architectural consultancies.

Preferred Qualifications

- PCATP registration and BIM certification are considered advantageous.

This role offers the opportunity to lead complex architectural projects with a focus on quality, innovation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, excellent coordination skills, and a commitment to delivering projects that meet both client expectations and regulatory standards.