Senior Specialist, Architecture & Planning

Manage and effectively operate the Architect Office; while providing direction for product concept development (through Product Orientation and Product Description), overseeing design quality, improving standards and processes, and coordinating the implementation of the Chief Architect’s strategic vision across projects.

Establish Product Definition Orientation

• Implement and execute the Product Definition Orientation.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to receive input information and provide as well as manage output information.
• Define product criteria: Establish standards for each product line in alignment with specific customer segments.
• Shape the value, identity, and lifestyle spirit of the product in alignment with project scale, location, and target customers.
• Ensure consistency and alignment between design outputs and the project’s Product Definition Orientation.
• Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing teams to support the development of promotional materials, marketing strategies, and communication content.

Establish Processes and Checklists

• Develop processes and checklists to support the preparation and approval of the following four documents:Urban Product Orientation
  
• Urban Product Definition
• Building Product Orientation
• Building Product Definition

Planning & Architecture

• Review planning and architectural designs for projects to ensure alignment with the Product Orientation and Product Definition, as well as compliance with stage gates, processes, and product standards.
• Participate as a member of the review council to report on design inspections, design approvals, and acceptance for project handover and operation across Nam Long projects.
• Update and maintain the annual list of advisors and experts.

Legal Compliance

• Ensure that Product Orientation and Product Definition comply with applicable codes, regulations, and the local legal framework.

Design Management and Project Management Activities of Subsidiaries

• Provide direction and support for design management and project management activities of subsidiaries to ensure alignment with stage gates, processes, and product standards

Research and Development

• Maintain relationships with architectural organizations and professional associations.
• Conduct research and prepare reports on planning and architectural design trends, as well as updates or changes in legal regulations (related to planning, architecture, and project management) in order to identify opportunities for product differentiation.

Improvement

• Utilize lessons learned and feedback from project-level implementation to improve and establish design processes and product standards.

Background / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, or other related fields.
• General knowledge of urban planning, architecture, and construction project management.
• Knowledge of management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation (particularly financial and human resources), team leadership, and coordination of tasks and resources.
• At least 7 years of working experience in real estate companies.
• Strong understanding and up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and legal frameworks.

Knowledge, Specific job skills, and Abilities

• Ability to apply knowledge of organizational structure, functions, procedures, and regulations to effectively resolve issues.
• Strong reasoning and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate options and select appropriate solutions for effective decision-making and problem-solving.
• Leadership, supervision, and staff guidance skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• English proficiency: ability to communicate, write procedures, and prepare reports.
• Proficiency in BIM and AI tools applied in the fields of planning and architecture.

Mindsets & behaviors

• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive mindset.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Optimistic and positive attitude.

• Demonstrates and upholds the Company’s core values: Integrity, Professionalism, and Ownership in work.