Deputy Architectural Design Manager/ Architectural Design Manager

UNITED TEC CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

UNITED TEC CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced project leader for complex construction initiatives in Singapore. The role focuses on coordinating with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure quality, compliance, and timely completion within budget.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction, with PPVC/modular experience, and a solid grasp of Singapore safety regulations. You will guide design reviews, oversee progress, and drive seamless execution on site.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Architecture, Structural Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of construction experience, preferably PPVC, precast, or modular construction projects.
• Good knowledge of Singapore construction and safety regulations.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills demonstrated in construction project environments.
• Familiarity with PPVC installation processes and construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Attend consultant and site meetings with the Project Team and coordinate with clients, consultants and sub-contractors to ensure quality, workmanship, codes, and on-time, on-budget completion.
• Manage and lead teams by outlining and assigning work, reviewing technical accuracy and outcomes.
• Manage consultants to meet project program, design deliverables, and Authority submission and timely approvals.
• Review and verify consultants’/specialists’ design drawings and counter-propose alternatives.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant codes and regulations.
• Oversee site work progress and monitor shop drawing progress, providing support to the construction team.
• Resolve site issues related to design or changes to avoid delays to the main program.
• Review and approve RFI and site-design amendments.
• Ensure timely completion and high quality of works.
• Possess vast knowledge of code requirements and cost-control considerations.
• Know contract base provisions and variations.
• Perform ad-hoc duties to support project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

PPVC expertise

Construction sequencing

Code compliance knowledge

Education

Diploma or Degree in Architecture, Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend consultant and site meetings with the Project Team, coordinate with client's, consultants and sub-contractors to ensure the works carried out meet the desired quality/workmanship, specifications, code requirements and the projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Manage and lead teams by outlining and assigning work, reviewing technical accuracy and technical outcomes.

• Manage the consultants to meet project program, design deliverables, and Authority submission and timely approval.

• Review C verify consultants / specialist’s design drawings, counter propose alternative design and feasibility of construction.

• Ensure the designs comply with relevant codes compliances and regulations.

• ICE meeting schedules and requirements.

• Oversee site work progress, monitor shop drawing progress and provide support to construction team.

• Resolve site issues related to design or changes required by Construction team, to ensure no delay affecting main program.

• Review and approve RFI C Site-Design Amendments

• Ensure timely completion and good quality of works

• Vast knowledge of Code Requirement

• Cost Control

• Know contract (base provision, VO’s, etc)

• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned to support overall project execution and team objectives

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Architecture, Structural Engineering, or equivalent qualification

• Minimum 10 years of construction experience, preferably in PPVC, precast, or modular construction projects

• Good knowledge of Singapore construction and safety regulations

• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills demonstrated in construction project environments

• Familiarity with PPVC installation processes and construction sequencing