[LTA-IDE] SENIOR MANAGER, ARCHITECTURE

[What the role is]

[What you will be working on]

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead an architectural team in the management and delivery of the design development for Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) projects.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management

• Lead and manage the architectural design team throughout all phases of the MRT station project, from concept to completion.
• Manage work distribution, resource planning, and team development.
• Foster a collaborative high-performance work culture and ensure high-quality project delivery.

Project delivery and Oversight

• Drive design development and documentation from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, regulations, and quality standards.
• Manage design budgets, liability exposure and commercial implications of design decisions within the project contract framework.
• Coordinate and foster effective collaboration across engineering and construction teams to ensure architectural design intent and engineering requirements are well integrated.
• Monitor design progress, chair design meetings, and proactively address technical challenges as they arise to ensure timely progress.
• Support tender and construction phases by providing technical clarifications, reviewing shop drawings and material submissions, and attending site inspections.

Stakeholder Management and Coordination

• Lead stakeholder engagement and manage design interface coordination with external parties including developers, contractors, and consultants.
• Liaise with government agencies and regulatory authorities to facilitate approvals, resolve regulatory issues, ensure project compliance with statutory requirements and timely project delivery.
• Plan and oversee design reviews and approval. Present design proposals and progress updates to senior management and external parties.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements

• Recognized degree in Architecture or related discipline; professional registration preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with proven leadership in MRT or large-scale rail transport projects.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams in a D&B environment, preferably for MRT or rail projects.
• Good knowledge of local codes, regulations, and authority submission processes in Singapore.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality design outcomes on time and within budget.