Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Resident Architect – Data Centre di Horizontal Talent Selangor - Maukerja

About The Opportunity

Horizontal Talent is supporting a leading international multidisciplinary engineering and project consultancy in hiring an experienced Resident Architect for a major Data Centre project in Serendah, Selangor.

The Resident Architect will be responsible for architectural site supervision, coordination and quality control, ensuring that architectural works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, statutory requirements and project standards.

This role will work closely with MEP, C&S, ELV and specialist systems teams in a fast-paced, mission-critical project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full-time architectural supervision on site and ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Coordinate architectural works and interfaces with MEP, C&S, ELV and specialist systems.
• Participate in site meetings, technical coordination meetings and project progress reviews.
• Review and provide comments on:
• Shop drawings
• Material submissions
• Method statements
• Mock-ups
• Manage RFIs, site clarifications and architectural change requests.
• Ensure architectural details support project requirements and constructability.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure compliance with project quality standards, authority requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct site inspections and raise NCRs where required.
• Follow up on corrective actions and ensure timely closure.
• Manage architectural defect lists / punch lists and coordinate rectification works.
• Support local authority inspections and approvals, including relevant statutory requirements.
• Coordinate architectural readiness for Testing & Commissioning (T&C) activities.
• Ensure architectural elements meet operational and safety requirements prior to handover.
• Support preparation and review of as-built drawings, O&M manuals and final project documentation.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Registered Architect / Graduate Architect with LAM / PAM or relevant Malaysian registration.
• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant architectural site experience.
• Experience in Data Centre, industrial or other mission-critical facilities is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Architectural construction detailing
• Building materials
• Fire-rated systems
• Architectural finishes
• Proven experience coordinating architectural works within MEP-intensive environments.
• Familiarity with Fast-Track and Design & Build (D&B) project delivery.
• Strong site supervision and construction coordination experience.
• Good understanding of quality control, inspections, statutory compliance and project documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced site environment.