Façade Design Manager

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop façade design solutions from concept and preliminary design stages through detailed design and construction documentation.
• Prepare façade engineering calculations, technical analyses, design reports, and supporting documentation.
• Produce and review façade shop drawings, fabrication drawings, installation drawings, and as-built documentation.
• Review architectural, structural, and consultant drawings to identify design conflicts, technical issues, and constructability concerns.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants, main contractors, suppliers, and project teams on design and technical matters.
• Attend design coordination meetings, technical discussions, and project review meetings as required.
• Prepare and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), technical submissions, method statements, and material submissions.
• Ensure all façade designs comply with project specifications, Singapore building regulations, and relevant industry standards.
• Support project teams in resolving site-related technical issues during fabrication and installation stages.
• Monitor design progress and drawing submission schedules to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Stay updated on local façade design standards, engineering practices, and industry developments.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of façade design experience within the curtain wall, façade, glazing, or building envelope industry.
• Strong knowledge of curtain wall systems, aluminium façade systems, glazing systems, and related building envelope components.
• Familiarity with Singapore building regulations, façade design standards, and industry practices.
• Ability to understand and explain differences between Singapore and Chinese façade design standards and engineering requirements.
• Experience in façade concept design, engineering design, structural analysis, detailed design, and shop drawing development.
• Ability to review structural calculations, technical drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of façade materials, fabrication processes, installation methods, and construction practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Revit, BIM modelling, SolidWorks, Rhino, Grasshopper, or other façade design software will be advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Good command of English for technical communication and coordination with project stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in landmark buildings, high-rise developments, transportation hubs, commercial complexes, or architecturally complex façade projects.
• Experience with freeform, irregular-shaped, or double-curved façade systems.
• Familiarity with façade performance requirements including structural, thermal, waterproofing, air infiltration, and façade testing standards.