Design Manager (Construction)
Report to Project Director
Job Description
Manage overall design delivery throughout project lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, and monitoring of shop drawing production in alignment with project specifications.
Assist Project Director and Project Managers in resource planning and organizing the design team to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
Oversee the preparation of drawings, design reports, presentation materials, and other documentation required for day-to-day design processes and contractual submissions.
Lead and support the draftsmen team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of all shop drawings and material proposals.
Resolve technical issues and unexpected challenges that arise during the design and construction phases.
Manage material selection and sample proposals, including coordination of material tastings with suppliers, subcontractors, and accredited testing bodies.
Serve as the main technical adviser on-site, guiding subcontractors, draftsmen, and operations teams.
Liaise with consultants, PE engineers, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, and other project stakeholders for design-related submissions and approvals.
Coordinate with local authorities to ensure all design outputs comply with relevant regulations, codes, and by-laws.
Oversee and approve cutting lists for procurement and fabrication.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring needs and expectations are understood and met.
Interpret design briefs creatively and produce concept, schematic, detailed designs, and construction documents to international quality standards.
Requirements
Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interior Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
Minimum
5–8 years
of relevant experience in design management within the construction industry.
Experience working with LTA
Proven experience in managing design teams, shop drawing production, and coordination with multi-disciplinary stakeholders.
Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, detailing, and regulatory requirements.
Experience with authority submissions and compliance processes.
Strong project planning, coordination, and organizational abilities.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical challenges effectively.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
Detail-oriented with strong design and technical acumen.Ability to lead, mentor, and supervise drafting teams.
It was established to provide a one stop solution for a wider variety of services and products. In the past six years it has completed a portfolio of reputable projects that decorates the cityscape. Be it public institutions, infrastructures, residential or commercial projects, there were variety of products and services involving the company.
It is truly a testimony of the trust and confidence that the building professionals of these projects have bestow on the company in recognition of it's ability to deliver on time and in accordance to the specifications.