700 Design Manager jobs in Singapore

About the Roles

The Design Manager (Facade / Building Envelope) role is based in Redhill and follows a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:30AM to 6PM. This is a permanent position offering a competitive package that includes a basic salary, AWS, and variable bonus. The role sits within the building and construction sector and is ideal for someone looking to take ownership of full project cycles in a stable, growth-oriented environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage and oversee project budgets to ensure costs remain on track.
• Drive the entire project lifecycle from award to completion, including preparing final accounts.
• Create procurement schedules and lists that align with architectural plans and project timelines.
• Source quotations, liaise with subcontractors, review submissions, and prepare subcontract agreements.
• Track and document defects and maintain organized records for all variation orders, submitting VO costs regularly.
• Work with the Project Manager on monthly progress claims and closing of final accounts.
• Review subcontractor VO claims and verify that all variations follow required protocols.
• Monitor payment certificates for subcontractors and issue client payment advice promptly.
• Handle progress claims, payments, variation orders, and project closure tasks.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

What We're Looking For

• A Diploma or Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• At least two years of hands-on experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities to work effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Capability to operate independently with minimal supervision and solid knowledge of local standards and requirements.

Note for Applicants

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, typically within 4 days.
• Applications can be made via the job portal or by emailing your resume (as an attachment) to .com.sg with 4MjunD in the subject line.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $3, $6,800.00 per month

License/Certification:

• permanent working rights with no restrictions in singapore (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Description:

• Lead the design process across all project phases.
• Coordinate and review all design related matters with Client, Consultant, Subcontractor and Authorities.
• Participate in the design planning process during tendering and project planning stages.
• Review and approve design deliverables, and to ensure that it complies with the project requirements and local code of practice for design implementation.
• Oversees and manage a team of design engineers and CAD drafters to ensure that all design drawings are completed within the stipulated deadline.
• Resolve all design related issues promptly to avoid project delays.
• Ensure that design related quality standards are maintained throughout the project.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Must possess valid PE certificate recognized in Singapore
• LTA projects experience is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of local code of practice for design implementation.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills

Reports To: General Manager & Director

Job Overview:

The successful candidate will assume full ownership of each project, guiding it through from conception to completion. You will be the key driver of both business growth and technical excellence, leading a multidisciplinary team to achieve project goals effectively and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Client & Partner Management:

Build and nurture strong relationships with strategic clients and potential partners to foster long-term collaborations and support business development initiatives.

Project Strategy & Execution:

Translate business objectives and budgets into actionable roadmaps. Develop comprehensive project plans, oversee their execution, and ensure timely, quality delivery.

Requirements Analysis & Solution Design:

Analyze project requirements and cooling load profiles across various operational phases. Design and deliver customized solutions tailored to industry-specific needs.

Market & Technology Insight:

Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decision-making and maintain a competitive edge.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in HVAC or chiller system design, fabrication and installation.
• • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and effectively.

• Manage and coordinate the drafting process across all project phases to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, accurate, and fully coordinated drawings.
• Ensure all design deliverables are completed in alignment with the project schedule and within the allocated budget.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to the design team, fostering a high-performance culture and upholding professional standards across all design outputs.
• Lead and guide a team of drafters and design coordinators in producing shop drawings, construction drawings, and as-built drawings in accordance with project and authority requirements.
• Proactively identify and assess potential design variations arising from client changes or site conditions. Collaborate with the Project Manager and Contract Manager to facilitate timely submission and evaluation of variation costs.
• Review and validate drawing submissions to ensure they align with design intent, technical requirements, and applicable standards or regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain drafting standards, templates, and workflows to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality of drawing production.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, architects, and site teams to resolve design discrepancies, incorporate design updates, and ensure drawings reflect real-time conditions.
• Monitor drafting schedules and resource allocation to meet project deadlines and manage workload distribution within the drafting team.
• Conduct internal quality checks and ensure version control of drawings for accurate recordkeeping and traceability.
• Facilitate drawing coordination across disciplines (e.g., architectural, structural, MEP) to ensure clash-free and constructible design documents.
• Coordinate with construction teams to clarify drawing details, issue revised drawings, and resolve technical drawing-related RFIs during project execution.
• Ensure all drawings and documentation comply with client specifications, authority regulations, and internal quality requirements.
• Liaise with external consultants, subcontractors, and vendors to review and coordinate third-party drawing submissions.
• Keep updated on industry drafting software, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve the team's capabilities and output.
• Manage design change processes by handling drawing revisions, updating documentation, and communicating changes to relevant teams.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by management to support drafting excellence and project delivery.

• Degree in Architecture/Interior Design or equivalent discipline.
• Minimum 12 years working experience in related field.
• ID experience in construction/fit-out/building industry.
• Prior experience in supervising or leading others.
• Computer literate.
• Highly competent in AutoCAD drawings.
• Competent in 3D modelling.

Job Description:

The role involves overseeing all design-related activities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the ACMV design engineering team, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of design packages.

• Review and approve design drawings, calculations, and technical documents.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal teams on design submissions and approvals.

• Ensure designs meet project specifications, contractual obligations, local codes, and statutory requirements.

• Provide technical guidance during procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.

• Identify and resolve design-related issues, proposing cost-effective engineering solutions.

• Support value engineering and design optimization initiatives.

• Prepare and present technical reports to project stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.

• At least 8–10 years of experience in ACMV design engineering, with 3–5 years in a managerial role.

• Strong knowledge of HVAC/ACMV system design, load calculations, and equipment selection.

• Familiarity with relevant codes, standards, and authority submission requirements in Singapore.

• Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and engineering calculation tools.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects is an advantage.

• Willingness to work at Tuas area with transportation pickup at designated MRT station.

• Those with experience in Bentley's Open Building / Microstation software will be an added advantage

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Job Responsibilities

• Manage design consultants and the design process to ensure design excellence and quality, and that deliverables meet company standards and project briefs.
• Liaise with our internal stakeholders to develop design scope-of-works
• Advise internal clients on interior design aspects, such as space planning, interior aesthetics, and integration of FF&E.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting to senior management on the progress of interior design work on projects
• Work closely with the appointed consultants during all stages of projects to ensure practical, effective and durable designs at indicated budgets interfacing with internal and external Operations Management to ensure timely incorporation of operational requirements within the project design.
• Monitor the design schedule and progress of work of consultants and other relevant parties
• Monitor and assess the performance of Interior Design consultants
• Work closely with the project site team and ensure deliverables in a timely manner
• Monitor quality of off and on-site fabrication from an ID perspective. Conduct site and factory visits as necessary to ensure implementation and compliance of key ID items with approved design intent and direction
• Proactively work with design consultants to ensure construction documentation align with design concept
• Liaise with Architects, Interior Designers, AV, Lighting Consultants etc. at different design stages to ensure alignment with overall design
• Assist in the assessment and recommendation of potential designer, artwork, lighting and signage consultants during tender stages of the project
• Assist project managers and delivery team in resolution of site clashes to ensure the original design intent is maintained
• Manage the review of contractor material, including sample submissions and ID shop drawings
• Liaise with the project team with respect to cost and time constraints and solutions

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Architectural Studies or related discipline

Experience

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience with proven track record in handling luxury hotel projects or large-scale commercial mixed-use developments at major consultancy firms or developers
• Solid experience in handling luxury projects
• Experience and knowledge of: All aspects of Hospitality Interior Design, including space planning, FFE, materials; Typical building regulations, as relates to interior construction; Interior Design processes, including current consultants' practices, typical scope and abilities; Design Team Structures, including combinations of Concept and Executive Designers

Other Prerequisites

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge in casino design and operation is optional but preferred.
• Sound knowledge in design trends and building design materials
• Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines
• Proficient in Photoshop, AutoCAD and Sketch-up is preferred
• Good organization and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Marina Bay Sands is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunities as we grow our talent base to match our growth ambitions in Singapore. Our employees are committed to adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including the rules of conduct and business ethics of the Company.

Design Manager with at least seven (7) years relevant local experience in managing the design team and submissions to obtain all necessary approvals from relevant authorities for the construction of cycling paths, commuter facility infrastructure, or other similar infrastructure works,

and a Degree in Civil Engineering recognised by the Professional Engineer (PE) Board will be highly favoured

1.Oversee the entire design process from initial concept to final execution.

2.Lead a team of draftsman for preparation of Shop Drawing and As-Built Drawing.

1. Coordinate between Client's design representative and production department for fabrication and installation of finishes

2. Monitor site installation and factory production for compliance to approved shop drawing.

3. Strong technical knowledge in joinery detail

4. Independent and good problem solving skill

Job Description:

• Lead the design process across all project phases.
• Coordinate and review all design related matters with Client, Consultant, Subcontractor and Authorities.
• Participate in the design planning process during tendering and project planning stages.
• Review and approve design deliverables, and to ensure that it complies with the project requirements and local code of practice for design implementation.
• Oversees and manage a team of design engineers and CAD drafters to ensure that all design drawings are completed within the stipulated deadline.
• Resolve all design related issues promptly to avoid project delays.
• Ensure that design related quality standards are maintained throughout the project.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• Must possess valid Singapore PE certificate
• LTA projects experience is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of local code of practice for design implementation.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills