Design Manager

AP PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AP PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE PTE. LTD. seeks a Design Manager (Construction) to lead design delivery across the project lifecycle on site. You will coordinate shop drawing production, manage design teams, and ensure compliance with project specs and authorities.

You will mentor draftsmen, resolve technical challenges, liaise with consultants, engineers, and clients, and drive design outputs to meet international quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of design management experience in construction.
• Experience with LTA and authority submissions.
• Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage design delivery throughout the project lifecycle, including shop drawing production.
• Assist in resource planning and organizing the design team to complete tasks efficiently.
• Oversee drawings, design reports, presentation materials, and other design documentation.
• Lead draftsmen to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of shop drawings and material proposals.
• Resolve technical issues during design and construction phases.
• Coordinate material proposals and testing with suppliers, subcontractors, and testing bodies.
• Serve as on-site technical adviser guiding subcontractors, draftsmen, and operations teams.
• Liaise with consultants, PE engineers, planners, QS, and stakeholders for submissions and approvals.
• Coordinate with authorities to ensure compliance with regulations and codes.
• Oversee and approve cutting lists for procurement and fabrication.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and ensure needs are met.
• Interpret design briefs and produce concept, schematic, detailed designs and construction documents.

Skills

Design management

Team leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Shop drawing coordination

Education

Degree in Architecture

Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Job description

Design Manager (Construction)

Report to Project Director

Job Description

• Manage overall design delivery throughout project lifecycle, including planning, scheduling, and monitoring of shop drawing production in alignment with project specifications.
• Assist Project Director and Project Managers in resource planning and organizing the design team to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
• Oversee the preparation of drawings, design reports, presentation materials, and other documentation required for day-to-day design processes and contractual submissions.
• Lead and support the draftsmen team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of all shop drawings and material proposals.
• Resolve technical issues and unexpected challenges that arise during the design and construction phases.
• Manage material selection and sample proposals, including coordination of material tastings with suppliers, subcontractors, and accredited testing bodies.
• Serve as the main technical adviser on-site, guiding subcontractors, draftsmen, and operations teams.
• Liaise with consultants, PE engineers, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, and other project stakeholders for design-related submissions and approvals.
• Coordinate with local authorities to ensure all design outputs comply with relevant regulations, codes, and by-laws.
• Oversee and approve cutting lists for procurement and fabrication.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring needs and expectations are understood and met.
• Interpret design briefs creatively and produce concept, schematic, detailed designs, and construction documents to international quality standards.

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Interior Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in design management within the construction industry.
• Experience working with LTA
• Proven experience in managing design teams, shop drawing production, and coordination with multi-disciplinary stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, detailing, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with authority submissions and compliance processes.
• Strong project planning, coordination, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to address technical challenges effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong design and technical acumen.Ability to lead, mentor, and supervise drafting teams.