Design Manager - Civil and Infrastructure Projects

Design Manager

Key Responsibilities

A. Design Management & Coordination

• Coordinate civil, structural, geotechnical, architectural, MEP, ITS, ventilation, and fire & life safety design packages.
• Ensure design outputs align with construction methodology (TBM/NATM/Cut & Cover as applicable).
• Monitor design progress against project master schedule.
• Maintain design deliverable tracker and submission logs.
• Conduct interdisciplinary design review meetings.

B. Interface Management

• Manage interfaces between:
  • Twin tunnels and cross passages
  • Shafts, portals, and surface structures
  • Utilities and existing infrastructure
  • Road works, drainage, and traffic systems
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, statutory bodies, and utility agencies.
• Ensure resolution of design clashes and interface conflicts.

C. Contractual & Technical Compliance

• Ensure designs comply with:
  • Contract specifications
  • Employer’s Requirements
  • Applicable codes and standards
  • Safety and constructability requirements
• Support technical submissions, design reports, calculations, and drawings for Engineer/Employer review.
• Address review comments and ensure timely resubmissions.

D. Construction Support

• Provide technical clarification to site teams.
• Coordinate issuance of AFC (Approved for Construction) drawings.
• Assist in resolving site-related design issues and non-conformances.
• Support value engineering and optimization initiatives.

E. Risk & Change Management

• Identify design-related risks and maintain a Design Risk Register.
• Assess technical implications of change orders and variations.
• Participate in technical workshops, Cnstructability reviews.

F. BIM & Digital Coordination

• Coordinate BIM models and clash detection activities.
• Ensure design data consistency across disciplines.
• Participate in 3D model review sessions.