ASSISTANT MANAGER, TECHNICAL

LUM CHANG BUILDING CONTRACTORS PTE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking an Assistant Manager, Technical to oversee design management and team coordination. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, preparing technical submissions, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, offering an opportunity to enhance project delivery and contribute to safety and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years relevant experience in construction or engineering consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, authority regulations, and methodologies.
• Independent and analytical with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers coordinating design drawings with compliance.
• Act as liaison for design-related matters among stakeholders.
• Resolve technical issues during construction effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Technical Submission Preparation

Problem Solving

Knowledge of Local Building Codes

Education

Degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering

Job description

The Assistant Manager, Technical responsible in leading the technical coordination and design management aspects of construction projects.

• Lead and manage a team of Design/Coordination Engineers in coordinating design drawings with consultants that complies with authorities regulations and project specifications.
• Act as the key liaison between consultants, clients, contractors, and authorities on all design-related matters.
• Guide the team in preparing technical submissions such as shop drawings, materials approval, and method statements for construction.
• Coordinate and track submission processes to local authorities to ensure compliance and approvals.
• Take the lead in resolving design and technical issues encountered during construction by liaising effectively with Architectural and M&E teams, consultants, and relevant authorities to ensure resolution.
• Review and address technical queries by raising Requests for Approval (RFA) and Requests for Information (RFI) to respective parties for design clarification.
• Initiate and evaluate value engineering proposals that enhance project delivery in terms of cost-effectiveness, safety, constructability, and quality.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Civil/ Structural Engineering with minimum 6 years’ relevant working experience within a construction or engineering consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of local building codes, authority regulations, and construction methodologies
• Independent, analytical, highly motivated with excellent team spirit and interpersonal skills
• Candidates with 'Design for Safety for Professionals' certification will be added advantage