
Technical Design Manager
- Kuala Lumpur Selangor
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage client relations, schedule project activities, and oversee design projects to ensure project success and client satisfaction.
- Gain clients/consultants approval for drawings and designs.
- Create, evaluate, and issue designs for numerous of applications such as crossing, MSE, retaining, and slope stabilisation.
- Incorporate new technologies that the organisation introduces into the design process.
- Examine multiplex engineering issues that arose during the project's design, planning, and construction stages.
- Overcome technical obstacles by developing innovative solutions to ensure project success.
- Give project teams expert guidance and assistance in resolving technical problems pertaining to soil mechanics, construction, and structural engineering.
- Carry out thorough feasibility studies to evaluate the technical risks and challenges related to project implementation.
- Minimize technical risks by proposing mitigation strategies and ensure project feasibility.
- Review the technical feasibility of suggested design solution and suggest amendments as needed.
- Oversee and coordinate the duties of the construction and design teams.
- Provide technical staff and junior engineers with mentorship and training in problem-solving strategies and skill development.
- Encourage innovative and collaborative team atmosphere that helps people solve challenging technical difficulties.
- Develop innovative solutions and resolve technical challenges by collavorate with cross-functional teams.
- Seek input and expertise in resolving technical challenges by engage with external suppliers, consultants and industry experts.
- Engange with technical committees, industry forums, and professional organizations to keep updated with trends and best practices in construction and engineering.
- Assist business managers with technical matters like design documents, tender documents, and technical proposals.
- Verify that engineering and construction deliverables meet project, corporate, and QMS and HSES requirements in terms of quality and compliance.
- Perform routine audits and quality assurance to find areas that need improvement and make sure that technical standards and specifications are being followed.
- Research and develop design engineering technologies to spur innovation and improve project results.
- Discover new technologies, materials, and construction methods to enhance the performance, sustainability, and durability of the company’s structures.
- Create a network among consultants, clients, and contractors to find project leads and business opportunities.
- Develop specifications and propose competitive business solutions for various clients and consultants.
- Support Business Development initiatives with technical advice and assistance, including technical presentations, proposals, and client meetings.
- Supervise contracts and relations with partners, vendors, clients and other stakeholders.
- Optimizing costs and benefits by overseeing budgeting and expenses.
- Ensure alignment with financial objective and technical requirement by monitor project budgets and expenditures.
- Provide an operational performance report and recommend improvements.
- Verify that all production and installation activities adhere with ISO9001 and ISO14001 requirements.
- Through continuous improvement programmes, find opportunities for process optimisation, efficiency gains, and cost savings.
- Perform any additional ad hoc duties as requested by the Managing Director & Company.
- Bachelor's degree holder in Civil Engineering or any related field, preferably Master’s degree.
- Professional engineering license (P.E.) or any equivalent certification.
- Having certifications in leadership, project management or business administration would be beneficial
- A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in civil engineering, preferably in project management and design
- Solid experience record of successfully managing complex projects and leading engineering design teams.
- Highly preferred to have extensive experience in geotechnical engineering solutions
- Excellent technical problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to comprehend and resolve complex engineering difficulties.
- Proven capability to liase efficiently with internal stakeholders, clients and consultant to provide high-quality engineering solutions.
- Expertise in coaching and advancing junior engineers to improve team performance and capabilities.
- Familiar with the industry regulation, standards and best practices related to engineering design and construction.
- Strong interpersonal and communication and capable to work well in multidisciplinary team environment.
- Prior experience working in an environment of a multinational corporation (MNC) would be beneficial.