Assistant Design Manager

excel precast pte ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

excel precast pte ltd in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to support the Technical Manager in leading the Design/Technical Department for precast concrete projects. You will oversee design engineers, ensure drawings meet codes, safety, and production requirements, and coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include planning design activities, validating shop drawings, liaising with architects/consultants, and delivering accurate layouts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Experience in structural design and precast is preferred.
• Ability to interpret specifications and codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workload distribution and guide designers/engineers
• Plan and execute design activities aligned with project timelines
• Check and validate shop drawings for accuracy and constructibility
• Coordinate with external consultants to resolve design inputs and discrepancies
• Provide sketches and technical guidance for layouts and reinforcement detailing
• Ensure drawings comply with codes and client specifications
• Collaborate with production, planning, QA/QC to align design with manufacturing
• Develop Method of Statement for precast repair works with main contractor

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD

ETABS

MIDAS

AutoCAD

BIM tools

Job description

Role Summary

The Assistant Design Manager is responsible to assist the Technical Manager to manage the Design/Technical Department to ensure the smooth running of the department and projects.

The Assistant Design Manager will need to oversee the Design Engineers to ensure design and detailing of precast concrete elements, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and production requirements.

Assistant Design Manager to also liaise with Customers and internal stakeholders to oversee the precast rectification works at project sites.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist Technical Director to oversee the workload distribution of the designers/engineers and modellers
2. Plan and execute design activities in alignment with project timelines and site progress.
3. Check and validate shop drawings for accuracy, constructibility, and compliance with design intent.
4. Assist designers/engineers to liaise with external consultants (architects, C&S, M&E) to:
   • Identify and request missing or incomplete design inputs.
   • Detect and resolve discrepancies in design documentation.
   • Understand construction sequencing to prioritize design deliverables.
   • Modify and optimize designs based on project requirements, production capabilities and site constraints
   • Obtain approvals for design outputs from clients and consultants.
5. Collaborate with internal departments (production, planning, QA/QC) to ensure seamless integration of design with manufacturing and site requirements.
6. Provide sketches and technical guidance to designers/engineers and BIM modelers/drafters to develop layout and shop drawings, erection drawing and reinforcement detailing for precast concrete components (e.g., beams, columns, walls panels, slabs, staircases etc.).
7. Ensure drawings comply with relevant codes, standards and client specifications.
8. Work with Main Contractor to resolve any precast issues to develop Method of Statement (MoS) for any repair work required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Strong academic background in structural analysis and design.
• 5-10 years of experience in structural design, preferably with exposure to precast systems.
• Proficiency in structural design software (e.g., STAAD, ETABS or MIDAS) and AutoCAD/BIM tools.
• Knowledge of relevant design codes (Eurocode, BS or local equivalents)
• Good communication, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.