Deputy Technical Manager

woh hup engineering pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

wah hup engineering pte. ltd. is seeking a Deputy Technical Manager to lead the technical operations for civil and infrastructure projects.

You will manage the technical department and provide engineering and planning services for tenders and project support. You will oversee design, coordinate with clients and authorities, approve shop drawings, and ensure timely delivery while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• PE Board endorsement or equivalent qualification accepted.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience in civil/infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage teams and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and design optimization by managing consultants.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, authorities for design matters.
• Oversee shop drawings submission and design schedule delivery.
• Coordinate with construction and other departments to meet design requirements.
• Resolve technical queries and raise RFIs to clarify design details.
• Review specs and procurement specs from consultants/subcontractors.
• Adherence to safety practices in the workplace.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project management

Leadership

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

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