Design Manager — Multidisciplinary Coordination Lead

Sinkang Administration Sdn Bhd; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinyi Group is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design coordination in Sabah, Malaysia. The role focuses on ensuring designs meet functional, commercial, construction, quality and operational requirements as projects progress.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in architectural design or design management for large-scale buildings, with a strong ability to review drawings and coordinate across Architecture, MEP, Structural, and related disciplines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or another relevant building‑related discipline.
• Minimum eight years of experience in architectural design, construction or design management for large-scale building projects.
• Experience in hotels, resorts or large integrated developments is highly preferred.
• Strong multidisciplinary design coordination capability.
• Proficient in reviewing and interpreting drawings for at least two disciplines: Architecture, Interior Design, MEP, Structural, Landscape, or Façade.
• Good command of spoken and written Chinese and English.
• Experience with Navisworks, BIM coordination or other design coordination software will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of the complete design process, including Tender, IFC and Shop Drawing stages.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design coordination across Architecture, Interior Design, MEP, Structural, Landscape and Facades.
• Identify design clashes, interface issues and construction risks early to prevent issues in construction.
• Review tender, IFC, construction and shop drawings for compliance and constructability.
• Evaluate design proposals against budget, programme and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors and stakeholders to resolve design issues.
• Maintain design management tools like the Drawing Register and Design Issue Log.
• Monitor submission, review and issuance status of drawings and design deliverables.
• Chair or participate in Design Coordination Meetings and technical discussions.

Skills

Design coordination

Drawings review

MS Office

AutoCAD

Chinese English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/ Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Sinyi Group is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design coordination in Sabah, Malaysia. The role focuses on ensuring designs meet functional, commercial, construction, quality and operational requirements as projects progress.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in architectural design or design management for large-scale buildings, with a strong ability to review drawings and coordinate across Architecture, MEP, Structural, and related disciplines.