Planning Manager (A1 Main Contractor – Building Projects)

BUILDBRIDGE PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BuildBridge Partners Pte Ltd is seeking a design coordination and planning professional to oversee design integration with construction activities on major building projects. You will lead coordination across architectural, structural, M&E, and specialist trades, ensuring buildability and regulatory compliance, while supporting accurate construction schedules.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of relevant experience in building projects, with strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in building projects.
• Background in technical design coordination and project planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design coordination across architectural, structural, M&E, and specialist trades.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and BIM models to ensure accuracy, compliance, and buildability.
• Identify design discrepancies and drive timely resolution with consultants and subcontractors.
• Coordinate technical submissions, shop drawings, and method statements.
• Ensure designs comply with regulatory requirements and support submissions to authorities.
• Develop, review, and update the master programme and detailed construction schedules.
• Coordinate with project teams to align design milestones with construction sequence and procurement timelines.
• Monitor progress, highlight delays, and propose recovery plans.
• Support planning for temporary works, method statements, and construction methodology.
• Work closely with Project Director, PM, Site Teams, QS, and Planning teams.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and authorities on technical and planning matters.
• Assist in evaluating technical risks, proposing solutions, and supporting technical decision-making.
• Lead design coordination meetings and planning review meetings.

Skills

Design coordination

Project planning

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Architecture

Degree in Construction Management

Job description

This role combines technical leadership, design management, and project planning, ensuring seamless integration between design deliverables, construction methodology, and project schedule.
You will lead design coordination and planning activities for our major building projects.

About the Role

You will oversee the design coordination process, manage consultants, ensure buildability and compliance, and support the project team in developing accurate and achievable construction schedules.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently, and according to design intent.

Design & Technical Coordination

• Lead and manage design coordination across architectural, structural, M&E, and specialist trades.
• Review design drawings, specifications, and BIM models to ensure accuracy, compliance, and buildability.
• Identify design discrepancies and drive timely resolution with consultants and subcontractors.
• Coordinate technical submissions, shop drawings, and method statements.
• Ensure designs comply with regulatory requirements and support submissions to authorities.

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, review, and update the master programme and detailed construction schedules.
• Coordinate with project teams to align design milestones with construction sequence and procurement timelines.
• Monitor progress, highlight delays, and propose recovery plans.
• Support planning for temporary works, method statements, and construction methodology.
• Work closely with Project Director, PM, Site Teams, QS, and Planning teams.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and authorities on technical and planning matters.
• Assist in evaluating technical risks, proposing solutions, and supporting technical decision-making.
• Lead design coordination meetings and planning review meetings.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in building projects
• background in technical design coordination and project planning.

EA Name: BuildBridge Partners Pte Ltd

EA License No: 25C2918

EA Reg No: R1551092 – Khoo Yan Jie