(Senior) Architect

Minimum Education/Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture;
- Registered Architect or relevant professional practicing certificate is preferred;
- Project Management certification or formal project management training is an advantage.
Minimum Years/Type of Experience
- 10 years of relevant professional experience in architectural design and project delivery;
- Proven experience managing design or construction projects, multidisciplinary teams and external consultants;
- Experience delivering medium- to large-scale projects through multiple design and construction stages;
- Proven experience in client management, project coordination, programme management and design delivery;
- Previous exposure to business development, proposal preparation, tender submissions or client engagement is preferred. Candidates without direct business development experience should demonstrate strong commercial awareness and a clear interest in developing business development capabilities;
- Experience working in an international, multidisciplinary design consultancy environment is preferred.
Language Proficiency
- English: Excellent spoken and written is essential.
o Able to independently and confidently lead meetings, presentations, and professional correspondence in English.
o Able to prepare clear and professional reports, proposals, presentations and client communications.
- Vietnamese: Native / Bilingual;
- Additional languages: Fluency in other languages is an advantage.
Technical Competencies
- Strong architectural design, technical coordination and project delivery knowledge;
- Sound understanding of architectural design processes from concept through construction;
- Ability to review drawings, specifications, design reports and consultant submissions;
- Strong multidisciplinary coordination capability across architecture, structure, MEP, infrastructure and specialist disciplines;
- Ability to develop project scopes, work programmes, deliverable schedules and resource plans.
- Understanding of project fees, resource allocation, variations and commercial considerations.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Microsoft Office and presentation software.
- Familiarity with BIM processes and common design collaboration platforms is preferred.
Functional Competencies
- Excellent communication and presentation;
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management;
- Effective planning and organization;
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities;
- Analytical and commercially minded thinking;
- High attention to details and commitment to quality;
- Strong leadership, teamwork and coordination;
- Proactive, adaptable and accountable.