Job Description:Job DescriptionAt IPS, you’ll apply your knowledge, skills, and passion to make a difference in the lives of people, solving complex challenges related to pharmaceutical, biotech, and animal health research and manufacturing facilities. We are looking for a Senior Architect to join our team at our office located in Singapore.The Senior Architect works independently on various projects as assigned by Director of Architecture. He/she may oversee the entire design process or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design. The Senior Architect may work on several concurrentprojects. When leading a project team environment, the Senior Architect will supervise his/her team members which may consist of Architects I, II, Architectural Designer I, II, or Senior Architectural Designer.Key Activities and Responsibilities
Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with a Project Manager to determine scope of work, budget and staffing.
Corrects and updates design documents. Develops solutions to design problems. Reviews drawings and documents to assure compliance with company, regulatory agencies, and production standards.
Provides oversight for Architectural construction administration activities such as preparing bulletins, construction sketches, submittal review, and RFI responses as well as performing on-site observations and field support when called upon.
Ability to develop Conceptual and Preliminary “BOD” write-ups based on client meetings
Knowledge of applicable building codes. Work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required.
Assign and review work of project design team. Check progress of work and alert Project Manager to change of scope or additional services.
Capable of recognizing design support abilities of team and empowering those to have opportunities to elevate their design capabilities through my challenging assignments.
Ensures project specifications are delivered with company quality standards and are delivered on time as required by the client.
Has comprehensive knowledge of building design including both building and GMP cleanroom compliance experience.
Demonstrates the ability and interest to develop conceptual ideas to present to clients during proposal presentations.
Research equipment selection from catalogs as needed for the project.
Ensure acceptable levels of quality and checks for coordination of work to assure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination
Coordinates architectural design work with related engineering disciplines. Attend job and construction meetings and participate in the coordination of the work
Assists the design team with design solutions by having the ability to interpret drawing mark-up drawings and execute changes on the project based on such mark-ups
Review contractor application for payments. Has a thorough understanding of construction process.
Coordinate all aspects of project document completion within company and externally with clients and other design professionals. Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Prepare workplans or review construction budgets based on experience and scope of project.
Promote use of and participate in development of company design and production standards.
Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as resource for design questions.
Special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & RequirementsMinimum of 8+ years of architectural office experience or equivalent as a Registered Architect (RA)Bachelor Degree; Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree with NAAB Accreditation is required, AIA/NCARB Membership/Accreditation preferredAbility to interpret a building program and generate varied design concepts. Knowledge of building and zoning codes and is capable of interpreting project specifications+6 years of Life Sciences Industry experience requiredMust be moderately proficient in the use of Autodesk Revit and possess a general understanding of BIM workflowsExceptional experience and knowledge of process, mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, plumbing, fire protection system design and how these systems integrate into architectural design.The ability to exhibit and develop strong oral and written communication skills.Proven team player with strong time management skills; must be able to manage multiple project teams at a time.Context, Environment, & Safety
This position is a safety-sensitive position. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.
Location and Sponsorship
Must currently reside in Singapore and possess Singapore PR or Citizenship status at this time.
About UsIPS, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. Its newest acquisition, Linesight, specializes in cost, schedule, risk, program, and project management services in various market sectors, including data centers, life sciences, and high-tech industries. With the addition of Linesight, IPS has over 3,000 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.SpecialtiesProcess Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters: IPS is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with IPS. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at IPS via email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at IPS in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of IPS, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by IPS as a result of the referral or through other means.
