Design Manager (Construction)

ONION SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics industry is seeking an Assistant/Design Manager to oversee the design and construction of a warehouse project in Singapore. This role involves project planning, stakeholder collaboration, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and a background in civil engineering or architecture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years working experience in real estate development and construction.
• Knowledge of local building codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end design and construction process for a warehouse project.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives and scope.
• Lead design development and ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil & Structural

Bachelor Degree in Architectural

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

Our client (Taiwan Logistics Industry) is a total warehousing solution provider. They are currently seeking for Assistant/ Design Manager to oversee the end-to-end design and construction process for a warehouse development project in Singapore.

This includes involvement from the preliminary design phase through to project close- out, ensuring successful execution in alignment with project goals and timelines.

JOB DIMENSION (SCOPE)

Project Inception and Initiation

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define project objectives, scope and basic specifications.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timeline and budget.
• Collaborate with the Investment Team to develop a comprehensive project feasibility plan, encompassing a detailed cost estimate, in-depth market analysis, and a preliminary floor plan that adheres to local building codes and regulations.

Planning and Design Development

• Lead the client consultant meeting (CCM), technical coordination meeting (TCM) and others that related to project matters.
• Lead the design development with design thinking process, ensuring alignment with project specifications and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to develop the design drawing for authority submission and tender purposes.
• Implement value-engineering strategies to optimize design for cost-efficiency and functionality.

Pre-Construction & Procurement

• Ensure all tender drawings are accordance to design brief & standard specifications and compliance with authority guidelines, requirements,
• company standard as well as industry standards.
• Assist in the selection of contractors and suppliers through the bidding process
• Assess submitted bids based on predefined criteria such as cost, experience, technical capability, and compliance with project requirements

During Construction

• Address design-related issues and implement solutions promptly.
• Conduct site visits to assess construction quality and compliance as when required.

Project Close-Out & Others

• Ensure all project deliverables are meeting tender specifications and meeting company quality standards.
• Facilitate the handover process to Facilities Management, including documentation and O&M.
• Review project performance and compile lessons learned for future projects.
• Any other relevant tasks assigned from time to time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Initiative taker with positive attitude, willing to learn, passionate and a keen eye to detail;
• Strong project management and organizational skills;
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities;
• Knowledge of local building codes and regulations;
• Good interpersonal with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and functions;
• Able to travel to between site and office as when required.

ESSENTIAL AND FUNCTIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor Degree in Civil & Structural, Architectural, Town Planning, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification;
• Minimum 8 year(s) working experiences in real estate developer and construction related experience;
• Experience in consulting is preferred;
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD;