STATION BUILDING DESIGN LEAD

SHIMIZU-FUJITA-TAKENAKA-EEI JOINT VENTURE; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SHIMIZU-FUJITA-TAKENAKA-EEI JOINT VENTURE is seeking an experienced Station Building Design Lead (Chief Design Engineer) to head architectural design delivery for a major Design-Build railway infrastructure project. You will own the design management process, coordinate multidisciplinary consultants, and guide the project from development through approvals.

You will lead design meetings with the Employer, Engineer, Authorities, and construction teams, drive timely CD and TDD packages, manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in architectural design, design management, or project delivery.
• Experience managing design consultants and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of design development, authority approval processes, and construction coordination.
• Experience in Design-Build projects is highly welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage architectural design development throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure design deliverables meet project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee design quality, consistency, constructability, and compliance.
• Drive timely completion of Technical Design Documents (TDD) and Construction Tender Documents (CTD).
• Manage and coordinate external design consultants from both technical and contractual perspectives.
• Monitor consultant performance, design progress, resource allocation, and deliverable quality.
• Review design submissions and provide technical guidance to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure design schedules are maintained, and project milestones are achieved.
• Act as the primary architectural interface between the Employer, Engineer, Authorities, Design Consultants, and internal project teams.
• Chair technical and coordination meetings with key stakeholders.
• Build consensus among stakeholders and facilitate timely decision-making.
• Coordinate responses to review comments and approval requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical, commercial, schedule, and interface-related issues during design development.
• Evaluate design alternatives and recommend practical solutions balancing quality, cost, and project timeline.
• Proactively manage design risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Lead design submissions and approval processes with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
• Coordinate resolution of comments and technical requirements from reviewing parties.
• Work closely with Construction Teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with project execution strategies.
• Support construction activities through design coordination and timely resolution of site-related issues.
• Ensure effective integration between design intent and construction requirements.
• Lead and mentor architectural/MEP/Structural engineers and supporting staff within the design team.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance working environment.
• Support professional development and technical growth of team members.

Skills

Architectural design

Design management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related engineering

Job description

I. PRIMARY PURPOSE

• We are seeking an experienced and proactive Station Building Design Lead (Chief Design Engineer) to lead architectural design delivery for a major Design-Build railway infrastructure project.

• This role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of the entire design management process, leading multidisciplinary design consultants, driving stakeholder alignment, and guiding the project through key authority approvals.

• As a key member of the project management team, you will work directly with the Employer, Engineer, Authorities, Design Consultants, and Construction Teams to ensure successful and timely delivery of design packages from development through approval stages.

• If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, leading high-level discussions with project stakeholders, and influencing project outcomes, this position provides an excellent platform to make a significant impact.

II. Key Responsibilities

a. Design Leadership

• Lead and manage architectural design development throughout the project lifecycle.

• Ensure design deliverables meet project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and contractual obligations.

• Oversee design quality, consistency, constructability, and compliance.

• Drive timely completion of Technical Design Documents (TDD) and Construction Tender Documents (CTD).

b. Design Consultant Management

• Manage and coordinate external design consultants from both technical and contractual perspectives.

• Monitor consultant performance, design progress, resource allocation, and deliverable quality.

• Review design submissions and provide technical guidance to achieve project objectives.

• Ensure design schedules are maintained, and project milestones are achieved.

c. Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary architectural interface between the Employer, Engineer, Authorities, Design Consultants, and internal project teams.

• Chair technical and coordination meetings with key stakeholders.

• Build consensus among stakeholders and facilitate timely decision-making.

• Coordinate responses to review comments and approval requirements.

d. Problem Solving & Risk Management

• Identify and resolve technical, commercial, schedule, and interface-related issues during design development.

• Evaluate design alternatives and recommend practical solutions balancing quality, cost, and project timeline.

• Proactively manage design risks and implement mitigation measures.

e. Authority Approval Management

• Lead design submissions and approval processes with relevant authorities and stakeholders.

• Coordinate resolution of comments and technical requirements from reviewing parties.

f. Design-Build Coordination

• Work closely with Construction Teams to ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with project execution strategies.

• Support construction activities through design coordination and timely resolution of site-related issues.

• Ensure effective integration between design intent and construction requirements.

g. Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor architectural/MEP/Structural engineers and supporting staff within the design team.

• Foster a collaborative and high-performance working environment.

• Support professional development and technical growth of team members.

III. What Success Looks Like

In this role, you will be recognized for:

• Successfully leading design consultants and design teams toward project objectives.

• Delivering TDD and CD packages on schedule and to the required quality standards.

• Obtaining NONO and authority approvals efficiently.

• Resolving complex technical and stakeholder challenges.

• Supporting seamless coordination between Design and Construction Teams.

• Contributing to the successful delivery of a landmark infrastructure project.

IV. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in architectural design, design management, or project delivery.

• Experience managing design consultants and multidisciplinary design teams.

• Strong understanding of design development, authority approval processes, and construction coordination.

• Experience in Design-Build projects is highly welcome.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural project environment.

• Professional registration or chartered status is an advantage.

V. Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile railway infrastructure development project.

• Direct exposure to key project stakeholders, authorities, and decisionmakers.

• Leadership role with significant influence on project outcomes.

• Collaborative and multicultural working environment.

• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and expanding project organization.