LEAD ARCHITECT - SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY

• Location: Woodlands
• Working Hours: 5 days per week (Mon to Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Willingness to commit to extended hours

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate architectural, structural, MEP, and process utility designs for semiconductor fabrication facilities
• Act as the central design interface between architect, engineering consultants, equipment vendors, and construction teams
• Ensure cleanroom layout compliance with ISO classifications, vibration, AMC, temperature, and humidity requirements
• Coordinate tool layout, tool hook-up requirements, and maintenance access with process equipment vendors
• Manage BIM-based design coordination and resolve multidisciplinary clashes
• Translate design intent into constructible design packages for site execution
• Support construction sequencing for cleanroom build-up, MEP racks, and tool move-in activities
• Review and coordinate design drawings, shop drawings, RFIs, and technical submissions
• Manage design changes to minimize impact on cost, schedule, and tool installation milestones
• Resolve design issues arising from site conditions during construction
• Chair design coordination meetings and technical reviews
• Ensure alignment between client requirements, design intent, and construction execution
• Maintain design documentation control throughout the project lifecycle
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or related built environment discipline
• Minimum 6 years of experience in semiconductor fab, cleanroom, or advanced manufacturing construction projects
• Strong knowledge of cleanroom design principles and semiconductor facility requirements
• Proven experience coordinating architectural, structural, MEP, and process utility designs
• Familiarity with semiconductor process tools and vendor coordination
• Experience in design-build or EPC project environments
• Proficient in BIM coordination tools (Revit, Navisworks or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and constructability
• Ability to manage design changes, RFIs, and technical clarifications during construction
• Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with main contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors
• Professional Architect registration is an advantage but not mandatory
• Proficiency in Chinese is preferred to support communication with regional or group stakeholders
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast paced and dynamic environment