Design Coordinator

BUTEC S.A.L.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in the UAE is seeking a qualified professional to manage design coordination and document control for various projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in design and a strong proficiency in CAD and Photoshop, alongside excellent interpersonal communication skills. Key responsibilities include analysis of contractual documents, coordination with project stakeholders, and ensuring project design compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in design.
• Ability to read and analyze contractual documents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the contract administration unit on contractual risks.
• Ensure continuity of project execution by prioritizing drawing preparation.
• Review design drawings with the client for compliance.

Skills

Proficiency in manipulating CAD

High interpersonal skills

English language skill – written and spoken

Education

Engineering degree (Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil)

Tools

Photoshop

Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Read and analyze contractual documents to identify the project’s scope of work and coordinate subsequently with the contract administration unit to enlighten any arising event that may have a contractual risk.
2. Communicate both internally and externally (Client/consultant and the Project Manager) to identify relevant needs and communicate them to the designer for proper implementation.
3. Set the sequential order of the drawings preparation based on priorities and encountered constraints to ensure the continuity of site project execution.
4. Follow-up on design preparation and updating, inform the Project Manager of any delays in the project’s designs and their subsequent impact to prevent surpass the project planning.
5. Mediate between the project manager and the designer to adjust and/or change any prepared drawings based on the site’s conditions and encountered practical constraints.
6. Review with the client/consultant the design drawings to make sure the different specifications and criteria have been respected, make minor changes if necessary and escalate complex ones to the designer.
7. Ensure the traceability of all drawings, make sure the final validated version is in use and coordinate closely with concerned parties to assure appropriate control of documents.
8. Prepare as-built drawings related to the project’s executed work and ensure proper diffusion and filing of documents for future maintenance work on the project site.
9. Provide technical assistance whenever needed to meet the project’s specifications and raise internal standards of work.
10. Provide guidance and directives to design drafters/technicians in order for them to deliver a work of quality.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Engineering degree (Architecture, Electrical, Mechanical or Civil).
• Minimum of 10 year of experience in design.
• Proficiency in manipulating CAD and photoshop.
• High interpersonal skills.
• English language skill – written and spoken.