Design Head

The Design Head is responsible for leading and managing the company's design and technical team, ensuring that all architectural, structural, and engineering designs comply with project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and client specifications. The role oversees design development, technical coordination, drawing reviews, and design quality to ensure that projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with approved budgets and schedules.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Design Management and Leadership

• Lead, supervise, and manage the design team in preparing and developing project designs and technical drawings.
• Establish design standards, procedures, and quality control measures.
• Allocate workloads and monitor the performance of design personnel.

2. Technical Design and Coordination

• Review and approve architectural, structural, and engineering drawings, calculations, and technical documents.
• Ensure coordination among architectural, structural, and MEPFS disciplines.
• Resolve design conflicts and technical issues in coordination with project teams and consultants.

3. BIM and Digital Design Management

• Oversee the implementation and utilization of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in project design and coordination.
• Ensure proper development, review, and management of BIM models.
• Facilitate clash detection, model coordination, and design optimization to minimize construction errors and rework.

4. Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure that designs comply with applicable building codes, engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and client specifications.
• Conduct design reviews and implement quality control procedures.
• Identify design risks and recommend appropriate technical solutions.

5. Project Coordination

• Coordinate with project managers, project engineers, quantity surveyors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor design deliverables and ensure timely submission of drawings and technical documents.
• Provide technical support during construction and resolve site-related design concerns.

6. Cost and Resource Optimization

• Review designs for constructability, cost efficiency, and material optimization.
• Recommend alternative design solutions to improve project quality and reduce unnecessary costs.
• Support value engineering initiatives and design improvement activities.

7. Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare design progress reports, technical evaluations, and management updates.
• Maintain accurate records of approved drawings, revisions, design changes, and BIM documentation.
• Ensure proper control and distribution of design documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional license relevant to the candidate's discipline is an advantage or as required for the position.
• At least 5–10 years of relevant experience in design, engineering, or construction, including leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary design teams and coordinating construction projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and other relevant design or BIM software.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building codes, design standards, and technical documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when necessary.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee
• Transportation service provided

Work Location: In person