SENIOR DESIGN COORDINATOR

kee engineering & construction pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

kee engineering & construction pte. ltd. seeks an experienced Design Coordination professional to oversee hospital project coordination across architectural, civil, structural, M&E, and specialist design streams.

You will review drawings, manage technical submissions, and drive clash resolution with consultants and subcontractors. The role requires 5–7 years in design coordination on large-scale projects, familiarity with BIM (Revit/Navisworks), and strong communication to ensure on-time

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Architecture, Civil and Structural Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5–7 years of relevant design coordination experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in large-scale building or institutional projects; hospital/healthcare experience is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of architectural, structural, and M&E design coordination.
• Able to read, interpret, and review construction drawings, shop drawings, and specs.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination using Revit/Navisworks will be an advantage.
• Solid understanding of construction methods, design development, and submission procedures.
• Knowledge of Singapore building codes and standards.
• Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to coordinate effectively with consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor architectural, civil and structural (C&S), M&E, and specialist design activities for the hospital construction project.
• Review and coordinate design drawings, shop drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents for consistency across disciplines.
• Liaise with architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams to resolve design discrepancies and coordination issues.
• Monitor design submissions, drawing approvals, and technical deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements and schedules.
• Organise and attend design coordination meetings, prepare minutes, and follow up on outstanding technical matters.
• Coordinate design changes and ensure updated drawings and documents are reviewed, recorded, and distributed.
• Identify potential design clashes and coordinate with teams to resolve them.
• Assist in BIM coordination, model reviews, and clash detection.
• Coordinate RFIs, technical queries, and clarifications from site teams.
• Ensure design documents comply with approved specs, Singapore standards, and project requirements.
• Work with construction teams to translate design intent to site implementation.
• Monitor consultants’ and subcontractors’ design progress and follow up on submissions.
• Maintain records of design drawings, submissions, revision registers, and coordination documents.
• Assist in identifying constructability issues and propose solutions to minimise delays and rework.
• Provide coordination support to the Design Manager and Assistant Design Manager.
• Perform other coordination duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-disciplinary

Education

Diploma or degree in Architecture/Civil & Structural Engineering/M&E

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

JobResponsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor architectural, civil and structural (C&S), mechanical and electrical (M&E), and specialist design activities for the hospital construction project.
• Review and coordinate design drawings, shop drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents to ensure consistency across different disciplines.
• Liaise with architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and project teams to resolve design discrepancies and technical coordination issues.
• Monitor design submissions, drawing approvals, and technical deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements and construction schedules.
• Organise and attend design coordination meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up on outstanding technical matters and action items.
• Coordinate design changes and ensure updated drawings and technical documents are properly reviewed, recorded, and distributed.
• Identify potential design clashes between architectural, structural, and M&E systems and coordinate with the relevant teams to resolve them.
• Assist in BIM coordination, model reviews, and clash detection using relevant software.
• Coordinate requests for information (RFIs), technical queries, and design clarifications raised by site teams.
• Ensure that design documents comply with approved specifications, applicable Singapore standards, and project requirements.
• Work closely with construction teams to ensure that design intent is properly translated into site implementation.
• Monitor consultants' and subcontractors' design progress and follow up on outstanding submissions.
• Maintain proper records of design drawings, technical submissions, revision registers, and coordination documents.
• Assist in identifying constructability issues and proposing practical solutions to minimise construction delays and rework.
• Provide technical coordination support to the Design Manager and Assistant Design Manager.
• Perform other design coordination duties assigned by management.

JobRequirements

• Diploma or degree in Architecture, Civil and Structural Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5–7 years of relevant design coordination experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in large-scale building or institutional projects is preferred; hospital or healthcare construction experience will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of architectural, structural, and M&E design coordination.
• Able to read, interpret, and review construction drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination processes and software such as Revit and Navisworks will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of construction methods, design development, and technical submission procedures.
• Knowledge of Singapore building codes, statutory requirements, and relevant construction standards.
• Strong communication, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to coordinate effectively with consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Able to manage multiple design submissions and meet project deadlines.