JOB SUMMARY

The Design Manager is responsible for review design proposals from the appointed consultants and perform quality checks during construction stage. The Architect is also responsible for undertaking simple in-house design tasks.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take instruction from Head of Design for various tasks for a project development.
• Setting design directions for the development of the projects as well as critiquing and reviewing of design proposals by consultants.
• Liaise with the appointed design consultants and be involved in all stages of projects such as concept design, schematic design, design development, detail design and construction, review of mock-ups and shop drawings.
• Execute other responsibilities which include undertaking preliminary feasibility studies to assess development potential of new projects or acquisitions and undertaking simple in-house design projects.
• Perform audit checks/quality checks through site walk at construction sites to ensure compliance with approved drawings and design intentions.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Good understanding of building regulations, codes and submission procedures.
• Experienced with Vietnamese authority submission and procedure is an advantage.
• Good understanding of design, detailing and the project implementation process is essential.
• Eye for good design and a keen interest in details as well as the big picture when it comes to translate ideas into built form.
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with consultants and professional peers in reviewing, directing and critiquing their design proposals to achieve project goals.
• Good spoken and written English
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Good working attitude, high level of initiative and integrity.
• Must be very strong in conceptual design and creative.
• Abilities to visualizing design ideas in professional software i.e. 3D Max, Photoshop, Sketchup, ACAD, etc.
• Abilities to express designs and ideas in more interactive media such as video is an advantage.
• Abilities to work in demanding and multi-tasking environments.
• Abilities to work independently as well as teamwork.

Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from a recognized university.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience overseeing projects from the inception to completion at all trades.