Architecture Project Leader

Overview

We are looking for a highly capable

Architectural Project Leader

to lead our Penang studio and work closely with an Australian-based architectural team. This is a senior-level position suited to someone with strong technical skills, team leadership experience, and the ability to manage and deliver high-quality documentation packages across multiple projects. About the Role

As a lead architect, you will be responsible for managing a team of 4–5 architects and technicians, delivering comprehensive documentation across 2–3 concurrent projects. Working remotely with our Australian counterparts, you will play a key role in translating design intent into detailed documentation from town planning through to tender and construction phases. You will also be responsible for overseeing coordination with consultants, reviewing the team’s work for quality and accuracy, and contributing to the development of studio processes and skills. Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of architects, ensuring efficient delivery of project documentation Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from post–planning approval to tender and construction documentation Coordinate consultant drawings (structural, MEP, civil) and integrate them accurately into architectural packages Review and quality-check the work of team members to ensure consistency, technical accuracy, and alignment with project standards Produce detailed drawing packages including plans, sections, elevations, and schedules (e.g., window and door schedules) Liaise with international (Australian) project teams to ensure : Clear project briefing and understanding of design intent; Defined scope, deliverables, and deadlines; Ongoing quality assurance and documentation standards Development of team skill sets and technical capabilities Preferred but not essential : Support authority submission processes where required familiarity with Malaysian regulations Requirements

min.6 years of architectural experience, with a focus on documentation and project coordination Proven ability to manage teams and deliver high-quality architectural packages independently Strong understanding of construction detailing and technical documentation Ability to coordinate with a range of consultants and interpret their drawings accurately Experience in multi-residential or townhouse projects is an advantage Prior experience working with remote or international teams is a plus Preferred but not essential : Proficient in Revit; experience with BIM360 or similar platforms Preferred but not essential : Understanding with Australian building codes (BCA / NCC) and construction Key Skills

Strong technical and documentation skills Excellent communication and coordination abilities Organised, self-motivated, and deadline-driven Effective team leadership and mentoring skills Ability to work semi-autonomously while maintaining close collaboration with remote teams Unlock job insights

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Your application will include the following questions : Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What’s your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years\' experience do you have as a Project Leader? CHT Arch Sdn Bhd is the first branch of Melbourne-based CHT Architects Pty Ltd firm. Design-focused and multi-disciplinary, CHT Architects offers services in architecture, urban design and interior design. We work across multiple sectors, including multi-residential, single residential, aged care, retirement living, health, commercial, institutional and hospitality. CHT Architects successfully undertakes projects locally, in regional Victoria and interstate (Australia) and in Malaysia. Our work consists of high-quality, distinctive buildings and spaces that complement modern Australian life and respond to the aspirations of those who occupy them. We aim to create environments that help enrich people’s lives.

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