Design Coordination Lead - Construction & BIM

China Construction Yangtze River (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

China Construction Yangtze River (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design coordination for data center projects in Malaysia. The role focuses on IFC reviews, shop drawing coordination, and BIM clash detection to ensure alignment with construction progress and quality standards.

The candidate will manage design interfaces across architecture, structures, MEP, and external works, supervise design engineers and drafters, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in construction engineering or design management with at least 3 years in design coordination or technical management
• Proficient in architecture, structures, pile foundations, MEP interfaces, and external works; able to coordinate reviews and constructability assessments
• Experience organizing multi-disciplinary drawing reviews and managing RFIs, design changes, and submissions
• Familiar with IFC drawings, shop drawings, and drawing/version control processes
• Strong command of English for technical reviews, meetings, and client coordination
• Knowledge of data center design coordination and related infrastructure is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement design management plans and drawing requirement schedules
• Organize IFC drawing reviews across architecture, structural, MEP, and external works
• Coordinate shop drawing preparation, review, and submission with engineers and subcontractors
• Lead interdisciplinary design coordination for BIM interfaces and equipment foundations
• Address piling and civil design issues including foundations, roads, and drainage
• Manage RFIs, clarifications, and design changes with impact assessments on schedule and cost
• Maintain a drawing register and monitor consultant approvals and outstanding items
• Coordinate design meetings and document decisions with consultants and clients
• Perform BIM clash detection and ensure coordination outputs are reflected in final drawings
• Monitor design schedule and risk, providing early warnings and corrective actions
• Provide on-site technical support and resolve design conflicts during construction
• Ensure up-to-date as-built documentation and design change records

Skills

AutoCAD

Excel

MS Office

Revit

Navisworks

BIM coordination platforms

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

BIM coordination platforms

Job description

China Construction Yangtze River (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead multi-disciplinary design coordination for data center projects in Malaysia. The role focuses on IFC reviews, shop drawing coordination, and BIM clash detection to ensure alignment with construction progress and quality standards.

The candidate will manage design interfaces across architecture, structures, MEP, and external works, supervise design engineers and drafters, and coordinate with