Job Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) design activities for a large-scale hospital construction project.
- Review, coordinate and manage M&E design development from concept/design stage through construction and completion.
- Coordinate closely with the Architect, Civil & Structural consultants, M&E consultants, specialist consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure integrated design solutions.
- Review M&E drawings, specifications, calculations, technical submissions, shop drawings and material submissions.
- Ensure M&E designs comply with project requirements, Singapore codes, standards, statutory requirements and relevant authority requirements.
- Coordinate mechanical systems including HVAC, ACMV, chilled water, plumbing, sanitary, fire protection and other building services.
- Coordinate electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, ELV, emergency systems and other electrical building services.
- Manage M&E design interfaces with architectural, structural and other specialist works to identify and resolve clashes and coordination issues.
- Lead BIM and design coordination activities, including clash detection and resolution where applicable.
- Monitor design progress, deliverables and submission schedules to ensure compliance with the overall project programme.
- Review technical proposals and provide design solutions for site and construction issues.
- Attend design coordination, technical and project meetings with consultants, clients and relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate responses to RFIs, technical queries and design changes.
- Assess the technical impact of design changes and coordinate necessary revisions to drawings and specifications.
- Work closely with the construction team to ensure M&E design intent is properly implemented on site.
- Monitor design quality and ensure that approved drawings and specifications are followed during construction.
- Support authority submissions, inspections, testing and commissioning requirements.
- Review M&E shop drawings and ensure proper coordination before construction and installation.
- Assist the Project Director/Project Manager in resolving major technical and design-related issues.
- Monitor M&E design risks and coordinate mitigation measures to minimise delays, rework and additional costs.
- Lead and mentor M&E engineers, coordinators and design personnel.
- Maintain proper records of design submissions, approvals, revisions and technical correspondence.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant M&E design and construction experience, preferably with a main contractor or Design & Build contractor.
- Proven experience managing M&E design for large-scale building projects.
- Hospital, healthcare, institutional or other complex building project experience will be an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of M&E systems, building services coordination and construction requirements.
- Good knowledge of Singapore building regulations, codes, standards and authority submission requirements.
- Experience in design coordination between M&E, architectural and structural disciplines.
- Familiarity with BIM/Revit, AutoCAD and M&E design coordination software.
- Experience in testing & commissioning and handover of M&E systems is advantageous.
- Strong project management, coordination and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate consultants, contractors, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
- Able to work independently and manage multiple design deliverables under tight project deadlines.
