Design Manager

Job Responsibilities • Lead and manage the overall design coordination activities for a large-scale hospital construction project. • Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, specialist contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure integrated design solutions. • Manage the design development process from design stage through construction and project completion. • Review architectural, civil & structural, M&E and specialist design submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements. • Coordinate design interfaces between architectural, structural, M&E and other disciplines. • Review drawings, specifications, calculations, technical submissions, shop drawings and material submissions. • Monitor design deliverables, submission schedules and approvals in line with the overall project programme. • Coordinate with consultants and relevant authorities on design submissions, approvals and technical requirements. • Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries and design-related issues raised by the construction team. • Review and coordinate design changes, ensuring proper documentation and communication to relevant project stakeholders. • Identify design clashes, inconsistencies and potential construction issues and coordinate timely resolution. • Lead BIM/design coordination and clash detection activities where applicable. • Work closely with the construction and planning teams to ensure that design information is available in time for construction activities. • Review construction methodology and provide design input to address site constraints and technical issues. • Monitor compliance of design development with approved drawings, specifications, contractual requirements and statutory regulations. • Attend design, technical and project coordination meetings and follow up on outstanding design matters. • Coordinate with quantity surveying/commercial teams on design changes, variations and cost implications. • Monitor design risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures to minimise delays, rework and additional costs. • Provide technical guidance and support to design engineers, coordinators and project team members. • Maintain proper records of design submissions, approvals, revisions, technical correspondence and design changes. • Support testing, commissioning, completion and handover activities from a design coordination perspective. Job Requirements • Degree in Architecture, Civil & Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline. • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in construction design management or design coordination. • Proven experience managing design coordination for large-scale building projects. • Experience in hospital, healthcare, institutional or complex building projects will be an advantage. • Experience working with a main contractor, Design & Build contractor or construction management team is preferred. • Strong knowledge of construction design processes, technical coordination and project delivery. • Good understanding of Singapore building codes, statutory requirements and authority submission processes. • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and consultants. • Familiarity with BIM, Revit, AutoCAD and other design coordination tools. • Strong ability to review technical drawings, specifications and design documentation. • Good project management, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills. • Able to manage multiple design deliverables and meet project deadlines. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate and guide design team members.