M&E Design Manager

Job Responsibilities • Lead and manage the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) design activities for a large-scale hospital construction project. • Review, coordinate and manage M&E design development from concept/design stage through construction and completion. • Coordinate closely with the Architect, Civil & Structural consultants, M&E consultants, specialist consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure integrated design solutions. • Review M&E drawings, specifications, calculations, technical submissions, shop drawings and material submissions. • Ensure M&E designs comply with project requirements, Singapore codes, standards, statutory requirements and relevant authority requirements. • Coordinate mechanical systems including HVAC, ACMV, chilled water, plumbing, sanitary, fire protection and other building services. • Coordinate electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, ELV, emergency systems and other electrical building services. • Manage M&E design interfaces with architectural, structural and other specialist works to identify and resolve clashes and coordination issues. • Lead BIM and design coordination activities, including clash detection and resolution where applicable. • Monitor design progress, deliverables and submission schedules to ensure compliance with the overall project programme. • Review technical proposals and provide design solutions for site and construction issues. • Attend design coordination, technical and project meetings with consultants, clients and relevant stakeholders. • Coordinate responses to RFIs, technical queries and design changes. • Assess the technical impact of design changes and coordinate necessary revisions to drawings and specifications. • Work closely with the construction team to ensure M&E design intent is properly implemented on site. • Monitor design quality and ensure that approved drawings and specifications are followed during construction. • Support authority submissions, inspections, testing and commissioning requirements. • Review M&E shop drawings and ensure proper coordination before construction and installation. • Assist the Project Director/Project Manager in resolving major technical and design-related issues. • Monitor M&E design risks and coordinate mitigation measures to minimise delays, rework and additional costs. • Lead and mentor M&E engineers, coordinators and design personnel. • Maintain proper records of design submissions, approvals, revisions and technical correspondence. Job Requirements • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline. • Minimum 8 years of relevant M&E design and construction experience, preferably with a main contractor or Design & Build contractor. • Proven experience managing M&E design for large-scale building projects. • Hospital, healthcare, institutional or other complex building project experience will be an advantage. • Strong knowledge of M&E systems, building services coordination and construction requirements. • Good knowledge of Singapore building regulations, codes, standards and authority submission requirements. • Experience in design coordination between M&E, architectural and structural disciplines. • Familiarity with BIM/Revit, AutoCAD and M&E design coordination software. • Experience in testing & commissioning and handover of M&E systems is advantageous. • Strong project management, coordination and problem-solving skills. • Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate consultants, contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders. • Able to work independently and manage multiple design deliverables under tight project deadlines.