Design Manager (Construction)

• Provide guidance and mentorship to design team to foster professional growth and collaboration.
• Responsible for the end-to-end management of the design process, ensuring all design solutions meet client requirements, building codes, and budgetary constraints while leading the team toward high-quality project outcomes.
• Review design drawings, technical specifications, and construction documents to ensure compliance with building regulations and industry standards.
• Oversee project design progress, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects from conceptualization through to construction.
• Ensure site construction aligns with the original design intent and resolve technical challenges.
• Optimize design solutions for cost-efficiency without compromising quality.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or master's degree in a related field.
• Experience in the construction/architecture industry, with at least 5 years in a Design Manager or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong space planning and design detailing skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Revit.
• Knowledge of BIM is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of architectural details, working drawings and construction practices.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring a design team.
• Proven experience in project management.
• Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion.
• Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies.