Design Manager

SWC BUILDERS & ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to manage and coordinate drafting processes across all project phases. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Architecture/Interior Design and a minimum of 12 years of experience. You will provide mentorship to the design team and ensure compliance with all client specifications and regulations. This role offers opportunities for leadership and collaboration across various project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years working experience in related field.
• ID experience in construction/fit-out/building industry is an added advantage.
• Prior experience supervising/leading others.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the drafting process across all project phases.
• Ensure all design deliverables are completed in alignment with the project schedule.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to the design team.
• Lead and guide a team of drafters and design coordinators.
• Proactively identify and assess potential design variations.
• Review and validate drawing submissions to ensure they align with design intent.
• Develop, implement, and maintain drafting standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, architects, and site teams.
• Monitor drafting schedules and resource allocation.
• Conduct internal quality checks and ensure version control of drawings.
• Facilitate drawing coordination across disciplines.
• Coordinate with construction teams to clarify drawing details.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and internal quality requirements.
• Liaise with external consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Keep updated on industry drafting software and best practices.
• Manage design change processes.

Skills

Coordination skills

Mentorship

Design review

Quality control

Education

Degree in Architecture/Interior Design

Job description

Job Description

• Manage and coordinate the drafting process across all project phases to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, accurate, and fully coordinated drawings.
• Ensure all design deliverables are completed in alignment with the project schedule and within the allocated budget.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to the design team, fostering a high-performance culture and upholding professional standards across all design outputs.
• Lead and guide a team of drafters and design coordinators in producing shop drawings, construction drawings, and as-built drawings in accordance with project and authority requirements.
• Proactively identify and assess potential design variations arising from client changes or site conditions. Collaborate with the Project Manager and Contract Manager to facilitate timely submission and evaluation of variation costs.
• Review and validate drawing submissions to ensure they align with design intent, technical requirements, and applicable standards or regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain drafting standards, templates, and workflows to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality of drawing production.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, architects, and site teams to resolve design discrepancies, incorporate design updates, and ensure drawings reflect real-time conditions.
• Monitor drafting schedules and resource allocation to meet project deadlines and manage workload distribution within the drafting team.
• Conduct internal quality checks and ensure version control of drawings for accurate recordkeeping and traceability.
• Facilitate drawing coordination across disciplines (e.g., architectural, structural, MEP) to ensure clash-free and constructible design documents.
• Coordinate with construction teams to clarify drawing details, issue revised drawings, and resolve technical drawing-related RFIs during project execution.
• Ensure all drawings and documentation comply with client specifications, authority regulations, and internal quality requirements.
• Liaise with external consultants, subcontractors, and vendors to review and coordinate third-party drawing submissions.
• Keep updated on industry drafting software, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve the team's capabilities and output.
• Manage design change processes by handling drawing revisions, updating documentation, and communicating changes to relevant teams.

Job Requirement

• Degree in Architecture/Interior Design or equivalent discipline
• Minimum 12 years working experience in related field.
• ID experience in construction/fit-out/building industry is an added advantage
• Prior experience supervising/leading others