ASSISTANT MANAGER, TECHNICAL

lum chang builders pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lum Chang Builders Pte. Ltd. in Singapore seeks an Assistant Manager, Technical to lead the technical coordination and design management of construction projects.

You will head a team of Design/Coordination Engineers, ensuring drawings meet authorities requirements and project specifications. You will liaise with consultants, clients, contractors and authorities on design matters, prepare technical submissions, manage approvals, resolve design issues, and drive value engineering to improve

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of local building codes and authority regulations.
• Independent, analytical, highly motivated with good teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Certification in Design for Safety for Professionals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Design/Coordination Engineers coordinating drawings with consultants.
• Act as liaison between consultants, clients, contractors and authorities on design matters.
• Guide the team in preparing technical submissions (shop drawings, materials approval, method statements).
• Coordinate and track submission processes to local authorities for approvals.
• Resolve design and technical issues by liaising with Architecture, M&E teams and authorities.
• Review RFAs and RFIs for design clarification.
• Initiate and evaluate value engineering proposals to improve cost, safety, constructability and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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