SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER

kee engineering & construction pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

KEE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. leads the design management for hospital construction projects, coordinating architectural, civil, structural, M&E, and specialist consultants to deliver compliant, high-quality design solutions from development through completion.

With a focus on BIM coordination, design development, and timely milestones, the role oversees design reviews, risk management, and value engineering while ensuring adherence to Singapore regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture or Civil/Structural/MEP engineering.
• 10+ years of design management experience in construction.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Hospitals/healthcare project exposure.
• Proficient in BIM coordination.
• Familiar with Singapore codes and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including architectural, civil and structural (C&S), mechanical and electrical (M&E), and specialist engineering consultants to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and implement design management strategies, procedures, and schedules to ensure timely delivery of design milestones and contractual compliance.
• Review and approve design drawings, technical specifications, submissions, and engineering proposals to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Facilitate design coordination meetings with consultants, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to resolve design issues and align project goals.
• Monitor design progress to ensure timely completion, submission, review, and approval of all design deliverables.
• Ensure all design solutions comply with Singapore building codes, statutory regulations, authority requirements, and project specifications.
• Oversee BIM implementation, multidisciplinary model coordination, and clash detection to minimize design conflicts and construction issues.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues, design discrepancies, and interdisciplinary coordination challenges to maintain project quality.
• Evaluate design changes and assess impacts on construction methodology, project cost, schedule, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Lead value engineering initiatives to recommend cost-effective, practical, and constructible design solutions without compromising safety and quality.
• Manage consultant performance to ensure design deliverables meet project standards and deadlines.
• Coordinate with construction and site teams to ensure accurate implementation of design intent during construction.
• Oversee technical submissions, requests for information (RFIs), design clarifications, and responses to site queries.
• Identify potential design risks and implement mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the design management team, including Design Managers, Assistant Design Managers, and design coordinators.
• Report design progress, major technical issues, and design-related risks to senior management.
• Perform additional design management duties as assigned by the Project Director or management.

Skills

Leadership

Design management

BIM coordination

Cross-discipline coordination

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Architecture, Civil and Structural Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Job Summary

Lead and oversee the design management of hospital construction projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective, and high-quality design solutions from development through project completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams including architectural, civil and structural (C&S), mechanical and electrical (M&E), and specialist engineering consultants to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and implement design management strategies, procedures, and schedules to ensure timely delivery of design milestones and contractual compliance.
• Review and approve design drawings, technical specifications, submissions, and engineering proposals to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Facilitate design coordination meetings with consultants, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders to resolve design issues and align project goals.
• Monitor design progress to ensure timely completion, submission, review, and approval of all design deliverables.
• Ensure all design solutions comply with Singapore building codes, statutory regulations, authority requirements, and project specifications.
• Oversee BIM implementation, multidisciplinary model coordination, and clash detection to minimize design conflicts and construction issues.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues, design discrepancies, and interdisciplinary coordination challenges to maintain project quality.
• Evaluate design changes and assess impacts on construction methodology, project cost, schedule, quality, and contractual obligations.
• Lead value engineering initiatives to recommend cost-effective, practical, and constructible design solutions without compromising safety and quality.
• Manage consultant performance to ensure design deliverables meet project standards and deadlines.
• Coordinate with construction and site teams to ensure accurate implementation of design intent during construction.
• Oversee technical submissions, requests for information (RFIs), design clarifications, and responses to site queries.
• Identify potential design risks and implement mitigation measures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the design management team, including Design Managers, Assistant Design Managers, and design coordinators.
• Report design progress, major technical issues, and design-related risks to senior management.
• Perform additional design management duties as assigned by the Project Director or management.

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Civil and Structural Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant design management experience in the construction industry.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams for large-scale building or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in hospital, healthcare, or other complex institutional construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of architectural, structural, M&E, and specialist engineering design coordination.
• Good understanding of Singapore building regulations, statutory requirements, authority submissions, and relevant technical standards.
• Extensive experience in design development, consultant management, technical reviews, and construction coordination.
• Proficient in BIM coordination processes and familiar with software such as Revit and Navisworks.
• Strong knowledge of value engineering, design risk management, and constructability reviews.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple design deliverables, resolve complex technical issues, and meet tight project deadlines.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate effectively with consultants, contractors, clients, and authorities.