Assistant Manager - Mechanical

Job Summary

Definition of Mechanical for the Job includes Mechanical related provisions for temporary and permanent functionality of the project not limited to ACMV/Environmental Control System, Sanitary & Cold Water Plumbing, Lifts & Escalators, Fire Protection and Detection System and etc. Undertake and deliver high quality detailed engineering design review for Mechanical building services and external infrastructure but not limited to LRT/MRT stations, pumping stations, data centres and any other infrastructures. Understanding of building mechanical services, including calculations, analysis, schematics, drawings, diagrams, models, specifications and other documents required to complete the projects. Review and management of project from inception to post construction. 

Key Responsibilities

Design Management & Engineering

• Coordinate with consultants to review mechanical designs, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with employer and statutory requirements.


• Develop and evaluate core mechanical designs, including drawings, calculations, data sheets, and project specifications.


• Resolve technical queries, report on design comments, and drive solutions for major design issues.

Construction Supervision & Execution

• Monitor site activities and construction schedules, liaising directly with consultants and contractors to ensure efficient delivery.


• Review, coordinate, and approve shop drawings, material submissions, and As-Built drawings to ensure strict alignment with approved designs.


• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and progress meetings to address major mechanical site issues.

Testing, Commissioning & QA/QC

• Enforce rigorous QA/QC protocols to minimize non-compliance during the commissioning stage and guarantee customer satisfaction.


• Attend and oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), testing & commissioning, and site quality audits.


• Manage the review and submission of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals and coordinate mechanical services training.

Stakeholder Leadership & Authority Coordination

• Act as the primary technical authority and key project leader for all mechanical engineering matters.


• Manage statutory submissions, authority inspections, and Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) processes.


• Facilitate clear communication across all project stakeholders by writing reports, delivering presentations, and leading technical meetings.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 

Skills & Abilities

• Related project experience using CAD/BIM tools (AutoCAD, Revit) 


• Strong knowledge of mechanical system design such as: Environmental Control System (ACMV), Fire Protection and Detection System, Cold Water and Sanitary Plumbing System, Vertical Transportation System and etc.

Expected Minimum Years of Experience

• Minimum 8 years in mechanical design engineering, with minimum 5 years in rail project (LRT, MRT) 


• Proven track record managing design teams for large-scale rail projects.