PROJECT MANAGER

A Design Project Manager is responsible for managing design quality, technical coordination, project schedules, costs, and team performance.

1. Core Skills and Competencies

Skill Area

Requirements

Design Management

Manage design proposals, design reviews, construction drawings, and design changes.

Technical Knowledge

Strong understanding of architectural, structural, M&E, Plumbing & Sanitary systems and relevant regulations.

CAD Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD, and Navisworks for drawing reviews and design coordination.

Project Management

Develop design schedules, milestones, work plans, and project deliverables.

Cost Control

Evaluate design costs, material quantities, and implement Value Engineering (VE) solutions.

Coordination Skills

Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and clients.

Risk Management

Identify design clashes, construction risks, regulatory issues, and approval delays.

Quality Control

Ensure design documents are complete, accurate, and comply with contractual and technical requirements.

Communication & Leadership

Lead design meetings, manage project teams, resolve issues, and drive decision-making.

2. Software Skills

• AutoCAD: Construction drawing reviews, drawing modifications, and technical detailing.

• MS Project / Primavera P6: Design schedules, resource planning, and milestone tracking.

• Microsoft Excel: Cost analysis, material schedules, progress tracking, and reporting.

3. Singapore Construction Industry Knowledge

A Design Project Manager should also possess knowledge of:

• Regulations and Approvals: BCA, PUB, SCDF, and relevant building and engineering regulations.

• Design Deliverables: Design Development, Construction Drawings, Shop Drawings, Material Submissions, and As-built Drawings.

• Engineering Coordination: Coordination between architectural, structural, M&E, fire protection, drainage, and sanitary systems.

• Contract Administration: Design variations, RFI, VO, technical submissions, and contractual deliverables.

4. Recommended Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 2D or 3D Design or a related discipline.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in design coordination and project management within the construction industry.

• Strong knowledge of design development, technical drawings, and construction documentation.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience in managing project schedules, design deliverables, budgets, and design changes.

• Good understanding of Singapore building regulations and authority submission requirements.

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and clients.

• Experience in Plumbing & Sanitary or M&E projects will be an advantage.