ASSISTANT DESIGN MANAGER

Job Summary

Assist the Design Manager in overseeing and coordinating design development and implementation for the Tengah General & Community Hospital construction project, ensuring compliance, timely delivery, and effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Design Manager in overseeing and coordinating overall design development and implementation for the hospital construction project
• Coordinate architectural, civil and structural (C&S), mechanical and electrical (M&E), and other specialist design disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery
• Review design drawings, specifications, technical submissions, and design documents to verify compliance with project requirements and contractual obligations
• Liaise with consultants, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and relevant authorities to resolve design-related matters effectively
• Monitor design progress to ensure timely submission, review, approval, and distribution of design documents
• Coordinate design meetings by preparing agendas, documenting minutes, and following up on outstanding technical issues and action items
• Review design changes and assess their impact on construction methods, project costs, schedule, and quality outcomes
• Identify design discrepancies, technical conflicts, and potential construction issues; coordinate with relevant parties to develop solutions
• Oversee design coordination and BIM model reviews to detect and resolve interdisciplinary clashes
• Ensure design proposals comply with applicable Singapore codes, standards, statutory requirements, and project specifications
• Coordinate technical queries, requests for information (RFIs), and design clarifications from site teams to maintain project momentum
• Support value engineering initiatives by proposing practical design solutions that improve construction efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Monitor consultants’ and subcontractors’ design deliverables to ensure timely completion and adherence to project requirements
• Assist in managing design risks, design changes, and technical issues throughout the construction period
• Perform other design management and coordination duties as assigned by the Design Manager or Project Management

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Degree in Architecture, Civil and Structural Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in design coordination or design management within the construction industry
• Experience in large-scale building or institutional projects preferred; hospital or healthcare construction experience is an advantage
• Good knowledge of architectural, structural, and M&E design coordination and construction processes
• Familiarity with Singapore building codes, statutory requirements, and relevant authority submission procedures
• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Proficient in reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and design documentation
• Knowledge of BIM software, including Revit and Navisworks, is an advantage
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills demonstrated in project settings
• Ability to manage multiple design deliverables and meet tight project deadlines
• Ability to work independently and support the Design Manager in resolving complex technical and design issues

Other Information

• Location: Tengah General & Community Hospital Project