Construction Design Manager

WECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Singapore is looking for a project coordinator to support teams throughout various stages, ensuring project compliance and timely deliverables. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Architecture and strong leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively on innovative design solutions while engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams across all stages, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate on conceptual and detailed designs, including value engineering proposals.
• Ensure adherence to relevant codes, standards, and statutory requirements.
• Support Project Managers in managing contracts and tracking milestones.
• Manage and coordinate technical and design aspects with consultants.
• Lead meetings and presentations, updating clients on progress.
• Lead project teams, guide junior staff, ensuring quality of work.
• Anticipate and resolve complex design and technical challenges.
• Work closely with clients and vendors to provide innovative design solutions.

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture

Job description

Responsibilities

• Project Support – Assist project teams across all stages, including design development, technical compliance, and contract matters, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and regulatory requirements.
• Design & Construction – Collaborate on conceptual and detailed designs, including value engineering proposals during Tender/ECI stages. Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely deliverables and goal‑oriented project outcomes.
• Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance – Ensure adherence to relevant codes, standards, and statutory requirements, maintaining high‑quality project delivery.
• Contract Administration – Support Project Managers in managing contracts, tracking milestones, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Project Coordination – Manage and coordinate technical and design aspects with consultants, oversee preparation and review of construction documents, and conduct site walks to verify compliance with project specifications.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement – Lead meetings and presentations, update clients on progress, and act as the primary communication link between project teams, clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Team Leadership – Lead project teams of varying sizes, guide junior staff, ensure quality of work, foster effective communication, and leverage team strengths and office resources.
• Technical Problem‑Solving – Anticipate and resolve complex design and technical challenges during both documentation and construction phases.
• Collaboration & Innovation – Work closely with clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies, and vendors to meet project objectives and provide innovative, practical design solutions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Architecture from a recognised and accredited institution.

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