Design Manager (Telecom)

weconnect technology philippines inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

weconnect technology philippines inc. seeks a seasoned Civil/Structural Design Lead to drive telecom site projects, including towers, foundations, shelters, and related civil works. You will ensure timely delivery of design outputs and maintain high quality across all stages.

Coordinate with multiple teams to close design approvals, review subcontractor deliverables, and manage risks, cost, and permitting. Build design standards and support on-site construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years experience in telecom civil/structural design (towers, foundations, shelters).
• Proficient with telecom site design processes, codes, load calculations, and permitting in the Philippines.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and structural software; strong drawing review skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil and structural design for telecom sites (towers, foundations, shelters, cabinets).
• Develop and control design schedules to ensure timely, high-quality outputs.
• Organize site surveys, feasibility studies, structural calculations, drawings, and design reports.
• Review and approve subcontractor design deliverables (survey reports, structural calculations, drawings, BOQ).
• Assess constructability, safety, permitting, cost and risk for new sites and tower upgrades.
• Coordinate with SAQ, RF, transmission, power, procurement, construction, and customer teams to meet requirements.
• Support tendering, BOQ breakdown, cost estimation, and design optimization for cost efficiency.
• Establish/design standards, checklists, and knowledge bases to improve efficiency and approvals.
• Provide technical support during construction, QA, acceptance, and design changes; resolve site issues.

Skills

Leadership

Project scheduling

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Structural analysis software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall civil and structural design work for telecom sites, including towers, foundations, shelters/cabinets, power-related civil works, and associated facilities.
• Develop and control the design schedule, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of all design outputs.
• Organize site surveys, feasibility assessments, design development, structural calculations, drawings, design reports, and design change management.
• Review and approve subcontractor design deliverables, including survey reports, structural calculation reports, civil/structural drawings, material take-off, and design BOQ.
• Assess constructability, structural safety, permitting, cost, and implementation risks for new sites, tower conversion, tower reinforcement, cabinet foundations, and other civil works.
• Coordinate with SAQ, RF, transmission, power, procurement, construction, and customer teams to close TSSR, DDD, and design approval requirements.
• Support tendering, BOQ breakdown, cost estimation, and design optimization to improve cost efficiency while meeting technical and quality requirements.
• Establish and continuously improve design standards, typical drawings, checklists, and lessons-learned databases to improve design efficiency and first-pass approval rates.
• Provide technical support during construction, quality inspection, acceptance, and design changes; resolve site issues related to foundations, towers, structural works, and auxiliary civil works.
  

• Lead and manage the overall civil and structural design work for telecom sites, including towers, foundations, shelters/cabinets, power-related civil works, and associated facilities.
• Develop and control the design schedule, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of all design outputs.
• Organize site surveys, feasibility assessments, design development, structural calculations, drawings, design reports, and design change management.
• Review and approve subcontractor design deliverables, including survey reports, structural calculation reports, civil/structural drawings, material take-off, and design BOQ.
• Assess constructability, structural safety, permitting, cost, and implementation risks for new sites, tower conversion, tower reinforcement, cabinet foundations, and other civil works.
• Coordinate with SAQ, RF, transmission, power, procurement, construction, and customer teams to close TSSR, DDD, and design approval requirements.
• Support tendering, BOQ breakdown, cost estimation, and design optimization to improve cost efficiency while meeting technical and quality requirements.
• Establish and continuously improve design standards, typical drawings, checklists, and lessons-learned databases to improve design efficiency and first-pass approval rates.
• Provide technical support during construction, quality inspection, acceptance, and design changes; resolve site issues related to foundations, towers, structural works, and auxiliary civil works.
  

Qualifications

• Filipino national, preferably based locally and willing to travel across project areas as required.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in telecom civil/structural design, preferably covering tower structures, foundations, cabinet platforms, shelters, and related civil works.
• Familiar with telecom site design processes, structural design codes, load calculations, foundation design, drawing review, and permitting requirements in the Philippines.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, structural analysis/design software, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong ability to review drawings, structural calculations, design BOQs, and subcontractor deliverables.
• Experience in Globe Telecom projects is preferred. Familiarity with Globe SAQ, site design approval, construction, acceptance, and subcontractor management processes is an advantage.
• Familiarity with local Philippine engineering consultants, civil/structural subcontractors, government permitting processes, and relevant building, safety, and environmental regulations is preferred.
• Strong communication, coordination, risk management, and problem-solving skills; able to work effectively with customers, landlords, subcontractors, government agencies, and internal teams.
• Proficient in English; ability to communicate in Filipino/local languages is an advantage.