Senior Architect

Job Description

Title: Senior Architect

Company Name: China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (Dhaka Office)

Vacancy: 01

Age: 34 to 45 years

Job Location: Maldives

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 10 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Multinational Companies, Engineering Firms, Architecture Firm

• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

• 10 to 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Multinational Companies, Engineering Firms, Architecture Firm

• Age 34 to 45 years

Company Overview: China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) is a leading Chinese state-owned international contractor, specialized in Road and Highway construction, Marine Engineering, Dredging, Ports and Harbours, Airports, Power Plants, and other large-scale infrastructure and civil works. CHEC operates through more than 154 branches (subsidiaries) worldwide, with business covering 100 countries and regions, including Bangladesh, employing more than 15,000 professionals worldwide. The company manages projects valued at over USD 20 billion, with an annual turnover exceeding USD 9 billion. CHEC is a global leader in large-scale infrastructure development with over 45 years of proven experience in delivering complex engineering projects. Its core expertise includes ports and harbour development, marine structures, capital and maintenance dredging, mass rapid transit (MRT) systems, roads and bridges, railways, airports, and industrial plant construction. The company is committed to providing comprehensive, end-to-end solutions to its clients. Leveraging its extensive international engineering experience, global business network, highly skilled management team, and strong financial capacity, CHEC delivers a wide range of project delivery models, including Design & Build (D&B), Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Project Management Consultancy (PMC), Build-Transfer (BT) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT).

Job Summary: China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. Bangladesh Branch is seeking a Senior Architect for the Maldives project site to lead and coordinate architectural design development, detailed design, construction documentation and site coordination for complex residential, mixed-use, commercial, and hospitality projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring design quality, technical accuracy, multidisciplinary coordination and timely delivery throughout the project lifecycle.

Vacancy: 01

Job location: Maldives

Salary: Negotiable

Key Responsibilities:

Architectural Design & Technical Development:

• Lead architectural design development from concept through detailed design and construction documentation;

• Develop and review comprehensive architectural construction drawings, details, specifications and technical documentation;

• Ensure architectural solutions are practical, technically sound and compliant with applicable building codes, fire-safety requirements and project standards;

• Develop technical details for complex interior and exterior architectural elements, including interfaces, junctions and finishing conditions;

• Review and resolve technical design issues arising during design development and construction.

 Complex Mixed-Use & Hospitality Projects

• Provide architectural and technical expertise for complex mixed-use and multifunctional facilities, including hotels, F&B, entertainment, SPA centers, BOH areas, kitchens, dining facilities, MEP plant rooms, and other technical/service areas;

• Coordinate architectural requirements for high-standard hospitality and commercial environments;

• Ensure functional planning and technical solutions meet project requirements and relevant international standards;

• Apply knowledge of fire-safety regulations and specialized building requirements; familiarity with NFPA standards is preferred.

Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Lead and coordinate architectural interfaces with structural, MEP, interior design, landscape, curtain wall/façade and other specialist consultants;

• Identify and resolve design conflicts and coordination issues between disciplines;

• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and coordination meetings;

• Review consultant drawings and ensure architectural requirements are properly incorporated.

• Utilize Revit and other relevant tools for multidisciplinary coordination and clash detection where applicable.

Site & Construction Coordination

• Act as a Resident/Site Architect when required and provide architectural technical support during construction;

• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, site supervision teams, and other project stakeholders;

• Review shop drawings, material submissions, samples, mock-ups, and technical proposals;

• Respond to RFIs and resolve technical queries and design changes arising on site;

• Assess proposed site variations and provide appropriate architectural solutions;

• Monitor architectural works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, design intent, and required quality standards;

• Support the identification and resolution of construction quality issues.

Project Management & Design Delivery

• Manage architectural deliverables and ensure drawings and technical documents are completed within agreed timelines;

• Monitor design progress, identify potential delays or technical risks, and implement corrective actions;

• Coordinate with project management and other departments to maintain smooth project execution;

• Ensure consistency and accuracy across all architectural documentation;

• Support senior management in design reviews, technical discussions, and project decision-making.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and coordinate junior architects and architectural team members;

• Allocate tasks and monitor the quality and progress of team deliverables;

• Provide technical guidance and support to team members;

• Promote effective communication and collaboration within the project team;

• Maintain high professional standards in a fast-paced and demanding project environment.

Communication & Documentation

• Communicate effectively in English with international consultants, contractors, clients, and project stakeholders;

• Prepare and review RFIs, technical reports, design submissions, presentations, meeting minutes, and other project documentation;

• Participate in client, consultant, contractor, and internal coordination meetings;

• Clearly communicate technical issues, design decisions, and proposed solutions.

Essential requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from a recognized institution;

• Minimum 10+ years of professional architectural experience;

• Proven experience in residential, mixed-use public, commercial, and/or hospitality projects;

• Experience in luxury hotel projects is highly preferred;

• Registered Architect qualification recognized nationally or internationally, such as Chartered Architect, AIA, RIBA, SLIA or equivalent;

• Strong experience in construction documentation and detailed architectural design;

• Proven experience in multidisciplinary coordination and site/construction supervision;

• Excellent knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp;

• Strong ability to produce and review complete sets of architectural construction drawings;

• Strong knowledge of architectural detailing, construction methods, and interior/exterior junctions;

• Working knowledge of Revit is preferred, particularly for multidisciplinary coordination and clash detection;

• Good understanding of building codes, fire-safety requirements and technical standards;

• Familiarity with NFPA standards is an advantage;

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills;

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, coordination and decision-making abilities;

• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and in high-pressure project environments;

• Ability to work under pressure.