Design Coordinator

Facade Builder; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Facade Builder is a specialist in façade design, construction and project management, seeking a coordinating role to manage design and tender activities through to handover. You will work with the General Manager, design and construction teams, suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring information is accurate and communicated clearly.

Required are a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field, plus the ability to read drawings and coordinate with

Qualifikationen

• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
• Ability to interpret design drawings and schematics and understand design principles.
• Clear communication across internal and external stakeholders.
• Drafting software skills (AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks) are essential.

Aufgaben

• Review tender documentation, digitise it and maintain it on the server.
• Review design drawings for alignment with objectives, specs and requirements.
• Coordinate with design team to assess product suitability and systems.
• Assist with shop drawings and assemble, review and distribute design/tender packages.
• Check package quantities and take-offs against tender docs for accuracy.
• Assist with tender design sketches for review by the General Manager.
• Support design/engineering to check tender designs against head contract docs.
• Track tender/design programmes and identify risks to timelines.
• Coordinate review/communication of contract and project documentation.
• Manage RFIs through tender/design processes, following up queries promptly.
• Liaise with GM, design/construction teams, suppliers, subcontractors and others.
• Prepare and share tender/design status reports with relevant parties.

Kenntnisse

Interpret design drawings

Communication skills

Time management

Stakeholder coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor degree in Construction Management

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor degree in Architecture

Bachelor degree or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks

Jobbeschreibung

Facade Builder is a specialist and long-standing collaborator within the construction industry, leading the way in facade design, construction and project management.

With decades of experience behind us, we partner closely with clients to deliver projects we are genuinely proud of. Our expertise spans commercial curtain wall and window wall systems, punch windows and shopfront glazing, large-scale cladding installations, and bespoke metalwork and stainless-steel façades.

Supported by a tightly knit team of Project Managers, Design Managers and Coordinators, we leverage strong local and international partnerships to deliver high-quality façade solutions that meet both budget and program expectations.

About the role

Coordinate design and tender activities that help projects progress from initial tender through contract award and handover. Working with the General Manager, design and construction teams, suppliers and subcontractors, you’ll help ensure project information is accurate, compliant and communicated clearly.

Key responsibilities

• Review initial tender documentation, digitise it and maintain it on the server.
• Review design drawings for alignment with project objectives, specifications and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with the design team to assess product suitability and ensure the correct systems are tendered and specified.
• Assist with shop drawings and assemble, review and distribute design and tender packages.
• Check package quantities and take-offs against tender documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with construction material testing and prepare tender design sketches for review by the General Manager.
• Support design and engineering teams to check tender designs against head contract documentation.
• Track tender and design programmes, identify risks to timelines and help address issues early.
• Coordinate the review and communication of contract and ongoing project documentation between design and construction teams.
• Manage RFIs through the tender and design processes, following up queries promptly and accurately.
• Liaise with the General Manager, design and construction teams, suppliers, subcontractors and other external stakeholders.
• Prepare and share tender and design status reports so relevant parties have current project information.
• Support the transition of successful tenders through contract award and handover to the Design Manager, keeping commercial and design information clear and accurate.Manage RFIs through the tender and design processes, following up queries promptly and accurately.

About you

• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
• The ability to interpret design drawings and schematics and understand design principles, construction methods and relevant industry requirements.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Drafting software skills, including AutoCAD, Revit or SolidWorks.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Experience in a similar role is an advantage, but is not essential.