Deputy Project Manager / Design Manager

MEINHARDT (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking a Deputy Project Manager / Design Manager to oversee project execution and design development. The successful candidate will lead interdisciplinary project teams, develop project plans, and ensure efficient delivery of architectural projects, meeting quality, budget, and timeline expectations. This role requires a strong architectural management background, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of successful projects.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven experience as an Architectural Project Manager/Project Architect.
• Strong portfolio of completed projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage interdisciplinary project teams.
• Develop project plans, including timelines and milestones.
• Facilitate design charrettes and workshops.
• Maintain comprehensive project and design documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in architecture

Design management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Architectural design and project management software

Job description

The Deputy Project Manager / Design Manager plays a dual leadership role, overseeing both project execution and design development. This position ensures that architectural projects are planned, designed, coordinated, and delivered efficiently—meeting quality, budget, and timeline expectations. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in architecture, excellent design management capabilities, and seamless coordination across interdisciplinary teams, clients, consultants, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Lead and manage interdisciplinary project teams, including architects, designers, engineers, and contractors.
• Develop project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.

Design Development & Management

• Lead and facilitate design charrettes, brainstorming sessions, and workshops to generate creative ideas and concepts.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, ensuring effective coordination of design activities.
• Oversee the development of design concepts and process, ensuring alignment with project objectives, project requirements and client expectations.
• Ensure design comply with project constraints, building codes, and industry standards.

Interdisciplinary Coordination

• Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and design teams to define project goals, scope, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and other departments to integrate architectural designs into overall project objectives.
• Coordinate with internal design teams or external architects to maintain design integrity.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive project & design documentation, including design briefs, drawings, contracts, specifications, correspondence and project reports.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related field
• 10 years of relevant work experience
• Proven experience as an Architectural Project Manager/Project Architect with a successful track record of managing residential, hospitality, recreation/entertainment project.
• Proven experience in architectural design leadership with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• Proficient in architectural design and project management software and tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills, including budget and timeline management.
• Ability to balance creativity with practical considerations and project constraints.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.