Deputy Technical Manager

Woh Hup (Private) Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Woh Hup (Private) Limited in Singapore seeks a Deputy Technical Manager to lead civil & infrastructure design, manage technical operations, and support tendering and project delivery.

The role requires directing design teams, coordinating with clients, consultants, and authorities, and ensuring design quality and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering from a PE Board recognized university.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience, including 8 years in civil/infrastructure design.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants and authorities.
• Experience leading design teams and delivering projects from design to handover.
• Knowledge of structural and architectural design best practices.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsible for all permanent and temporary works design and design optimization by managing the appointed consultant to ensure that project is delivered within budget.
• Handling client and consultant, coordinate with consultants, client and authorities for design matters and submission.
• Oversee the shop drawings submission and issuance, planning and control delivery of design schedule, monitoring the progress.
• Coordinate and support the construction and other departments within the project to fulfil design requirement.
• Resolve all technical queries and submit/raise Request for Approval / Information (RFA/I) to concern parties to clarify any ambiguous design details.
• Review technical specifications and proposals submitted by Consultants / Subcontractors / Suppliers and produce procurement specifications.
• Adherence to safety practices in the workplace

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project & Design Coordination

Stakeholder Coordination

Team Management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (PE Board recognized)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

The Deputy Technical Manager is responsible for all technical operational activities for civil & infrastructure engineering projects, managing the technical department as well as providing engineering & planning services for tender and support services to projects.

A summary of the responsibilities of this position are, and not limited to, as follows:

• Overall responsible for all permanent and temporary works design and design optimization by managing the appointed consultant to ensure that project is delivered within budget.
• Responsible for handling client and consultant, coordinate with consultants, client and authorities for design matters and submission.
• Oversee the shop drawings submission and issuance, planning and control delivery of design schedule, monitoring the progress.
• Coordinate and support the construction and other departments within the project to fulfil design requirement.
• Resolve all technical queries and submit/raise Request for Approval / Information (RFA/I) to concern parties to clarify any ambiguous design details.
• Review technical specifications and proposals submitted by Consultants / Subcontractors / Suppliers and produce procurement specifications.
• Adherence to safety practices in the workplace

Skills & Requirements

• Education: Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university endorsed by PE Board or qualification acceptable to the Commissioner of Building Control
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in delivering projects with at least 8 years of experience in design of civil and infrastructure project
• Extensive experience within a construction environment demonstrating accountability and ability to meet commitments through key internal stakeholders, clients, and staff at all levels.
• Technical Competencies: Technical expertise and knowledge in Structural, Architectural Design
• Proven track record of managing teams and delivering projects from start to hand-over