Senior Design Manager

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Oversee a team of design managers, BIM managers, architects, engineers, landscape architects, and technical specialists to provide overall professional support on the project and resolve technical issues in areas of specialisation
• In coordination with the Client, develop COP/BOD documentation
• Support the technical director on overall technical management to ensure that the project design requirements are being adhered to and understood by all functions
• Conduct regular meetings and workshops to guage project progress and resolve issues
• Manage and record project progress through the generation and distribution of project documentation such as minutes of meeting; recommendation reports; design reports and others as needed
• Oversee the sustainability engagement on the project inline with LEED/SITES requirements
• Support in resolving all technical issues raised by the Design Consultants such as RFIs and design queries
• Manage the processing of all design submission by the Contractor such as Shop drawings, design calculations and other technical deliverables
• Coordinate with the Lead Design Consultant, Thematic Design Consultant, Attraction Design Consultant(s) and Aquatic Engineer to ensure the Design submissions are meeting the requirements to be released for Construction use
• Manage the budget and resource allocation of Design Guardian Sub-Consultants to ensure sufficient resource coverage up until project completion
• Ensure the use of BIM across the project is optimized and the Contractor develops the BIM deliverables as per the LOD requirements
• Manage the design related Request for Decisions (RFD) ensuring technical matters are resolved and communicated to the Client for approval where required
• Ensure that NOC, authority approvals and building permits are attained prior to construction by coordinating closely with stakeholder management team
• Conduct thorough technical reviews on design submission where required in coordination with the master planner, LDC, TDC, ADC, AE and PMO and other stakeholders
• Oversee the Design To Budget obligations of Consultants within the project through regular pulse checks in coordination with the Cost Management Consultant
• Conduct value engineering workshops to optimize the design and ensure constructability
• Develop Design Scope of Works and Project briefs in coordination with the procurement department for packages undergoing tendering
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural, Engineering or technical field
• At least 10 years of experience in technical roles on mega-scale projects
• ICE, RIBA or equivalent certification is strongly preferred
• Strong track record in delivering projects in a fast-moving and challenging environment
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and organization skills
  
  

What's in it for you?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.