Design Manager (LTA)

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and supervise the submission of project drawings, specifications, and design requirements, ensuring adherence to relevant codes and standards.
• Manage all design team staff.
• Oversee and manage all engineering aspects of the project.
• Liaise with stakeholders to develop the design scope, operational requirements, and ensure clarity of the Design Brief.
• Advise stakeholders on architectural and design matters such as space planning, layout, design aesthetics, statutory code compliance, and technical issues.
• Manage the entire design process from conceptualisation to documentation and submission, ensuring coordination and alignment with project goals, including BCA submission Coronet X.
• Review and provide feedback on architectural design submissions at various project stages, ensuring they meet design requirements, project specifications, and statutory regulations.
• Manage and review milestone deliverables from the Design Consultants, ensuring compliance with the project schedule, scope, stakeholders’ requirements, local codes, and company guidelines.
• Review, comment, feedback on the consultant designs, highlight discrepancies or deviations to include design for safety aspects on all proposals.
• Review, consolidate, response and communicate stakeholder feedback on design submissions, directing consultants to incorporate necessary adjustments.
• Provide architectural and technical advice during contractor selection and appointment, especially during tender review process.
• Manage and review contractors’ submissions, including shop drawings, material and sample submissions, method statements, and ensure compliance with approved design specifications.
• Collaborate with internal project teams and Design Consultants to align project designs with budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Facilitate all design-related solutions when design challenges arise, ensuring alignment with project objectives and feasibility.
• Monitor and ensure the quality of on-site and off-site fabrication from a design perspective, ensuring compliance or accordance to design concept or drawing.
• Conduct regular design coordination meetings to resolve any outstanding issues and maintain alignment between various project teams.
• Coordinate pre-consultation, discussion with authorities and regulatory bodies for the design, and submission to authorities.
• Track and monitor design progress, ensuring all submissions and approvals are within project timelines.
• Arrange, submit, and liaise with regulatory authorities to ensure all necessary approvals and permits are obtained.
• Act as the main point of contact between the project management team and design consultants to ensure smooth communication.
• Provide support in ensuring all design activities are in accordance with company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Submission of all necessary documents for approvals and permits to for submission for any C&S works.
• Internal coordination with the other departments.
• Discuss design results with client and other stakeholders.
• Enhance design aspects to reduce budgetary costs, and improve construction schedule.
• Approval of as-built drawings.
• Perform all duties in accordance with CCCC policies, processes, systems, reporting, and procedures

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering recognized by the Professional Engineers Board (PEB).
• At least 10 years of engineering experience in the construction industry.
• At least 10 years of experience in the design and coordination of vehicular structures and road projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of civil and structural engineering design, construction methods, and construction sequencing.
• Proficient in relevant software, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, BIM, and other project coordination tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills.
• Work location: West Area, Singapore.