Technical Design Manager

Job Responsibilities: • In charge for technical matter of the project to provide technical support to project and site team. • Ensure that the overall construction activities, details are coordinated in compliance with client’s and authorities’ requirement. • Lead and manage a team of design Engineers in coordination of design drawings with consultants to comply with authority requirements. • Setting goals and targets to ensure that the conflicts and discrepancies within and amongst disciplines are resolved timely for construction on site. • Review and provide solution to technical problems as well as planning, monitoring and reporting work progress for building and civil projects. • Assist PM/PD/TD/STD in overall planning, BIM coordination, construction methodology and checking of drawings. • Conduct Technical Meeting to ensure goals and target set for conflicts and discrepancies are resolved timely. • Ensure that all records / information is properly kept for all activities, events for claims for cost and Extension of Time. • Upkeep all submissions, response for the submission and approval. Monitor the status of the submission and pursue response from the relevant parties once the response is due. • Formulate value engineering with consideration for time, cost, safety and quality for PM’s review. • Actively involve and contribute in technical discussions, site planning and site meetings. • Maintain good working relationship with all parties. • Maintain good communication with all other department. • Take proactive measures, propose ways to prevent costs overruns especially related to design. • Develop and maintain Standard Work Procedures for all critical and major work activities. • Ensure that the drawings / BIM models are updated to the latest information available. • Ensure that the as-built and O&M manual are prepared correctly and timely. • Assist PM/PD in the preparation of Project BIM Execution Plan with reference to the Corporate BIM Execution Plan. • Other duties which may be assigned by the management. Job Requirements: • Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical engineering, or relevant disciplines. • Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience • Proven track record in construction projects. • With at least 3 years of local experience in design consultancy firm will have added advantage. • Independent, diligent, meticulous and highly motivated with excellent team spirit. • Strong understanding of structural engineering principles and practices. • Strong familiarity with authority submissions and regulatory requirements. • Strong communication skills with consultants, client, authority/government agencies and site supervisors. • Proficient in Engineering software like Etabs, Prokon, SAP2000, or Plaxis, and knowledge of BIM. • Strong Value engineering skills/experience will be advantaged.