Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Senior Technical Designer

 Job Description:

POSITION TITLE : SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER 

DEPARTMENT : Interiors

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

POSITION REPORTS TO : Head of Design

POSITIONS SUPERVISED :

POSITION PURPOSE

Preparing and managing ID and joinery drawings from pre-concept stage to a fully detailed design package in accordance with all necessary design support documents and client requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Preparing & guiding the team in producing joinery and interior shop drawings by reviewing consultants drawings carefully. 

Proposing alternate solutions to achieve the final design look coordinated with production & site managers.

Receive and track IFC Design drawings from consultant & analyze the scope of work in respect with the contract Bill of quantities.

Evaluating design packages according to standard methodologies and policies of the firm as well as the project contract.

Lead the project by preparing schedules, registers and setting internal deadlines in order to meet the project timeline

Preparing drawing register and keep track of drawing issuance

Raising Technical Queries for missing, conflicting & unclear information from IFC Design drawings

Issue drawings, receive comments, amend changes, get client approval and issue drawings for construction.

Take leadership of complex details and equipment, providing solutions based on discussions with experts, project managers, site engineers & industry leaders.

Attending site visits and make necessary changes to the approved shop drawing based on site condition and dimensions prior to production back in the factory.

Attending coordinated site meetings with all other subcontractors and consultants in order to make sure the workflow and be the voice of the representing firm on behalf of the project manager.

Prepare and submit design weekly report to operations team

Prepare architectural and joinery shop drawings in accordance to the design and approved BOQ

Attend client weekly meetings and discuss the project progress

Responsible for MEP & ID Design/Shop Drawing coordination requirements

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Self-motivated

Self-Disciplined

Analytical Skills

Result -Driven

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Good working relationship within the team

Time management and multitasking abilities

Achievement of personal objectives agreed in the performance review

Professional appearance, pleasant and outgoing personality.

QUALIFICATIONS\REQUIREMENTS:

Degree / Diploma in architecture or interior design

Minimum 5 years of experience in similar position

Expert in use of software: AutoCAD