Job description for Principal Architect at SHL Asia
Responsibilities:
- Lead manpower planning and resource allocation to ensure the optimal alignment of workforce capabilities with architectural project demands.
- Oversee the architectural design process for large-scale projects, ensuring excellence in design, execution, and sustainability.
- Develop and mentor the architectural team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Manage projects from conceptualization to completion, maintaining high standards in quality control, adherence to timelines, and budget management.
- Act as the primary liaison for client interactions, ensuring alignment with their needs and maintaining client satisfaction.
- Drive the development of innovative architectural concepts that integrate form, function, and sustainability.
- Stay updated on global architectural trends, advancements in building materials, and technological innovations to enhance project outcomes.
- Provide strategic leadership in shaping the company’s architectural vision and strengthening its market position.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in architectural design, with a proven ability to manage teams and large-scale projects.
- Extensive experience in handling large-scale architectural projects, including commercial buildings, luxury residences, resorts, and hospitality structures.
- Proficiency in architectural design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and other industry-standard tools.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team.
- Exceptional project management abilities, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality assurance.
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
- Comprehensive knowledge of global architectural design trends, construction methodologies, and sustainable design principles.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to establish strong client relationships and effectively convey design concepts.
- Passionate about creating designs that blend elements of culture, art, and nature

