Design Coordinator

John Paul Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Relocation allowance

CPD access

Pension

Life insurance

Income protection

Job summary

John Paul Construction is seeking a Design Coordinator to join its Dublin-based team on exciting commercial, residential, and data centre projects. You will have a design background and proven experience managing design projects, coordinating architectural and engineering information with the site team.

The role requires coordinating utilities and services with M&E engineers and utility providers, preparing information schedules, and monitoring progress in line with the contract programme.

Qualifications

• Design coordination with site team and coordination of architectural/engineering information.
• Coordination of utilities/services between M&E engineers and utility providers.
• Prepare and maintain Information Schedule and monitor progress.
• Manage technical submittal process and tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with site team for setting out and information flow.
• Coordinate and manage submittals for construction elements and tracking.
• Maintain procurement tracking schedules per contract programme.
• Address and record queries promptly during contract execution.
• Ensure effective communication with architect/engineer and Project Manager.

Skills

Design coordination

Architectural knowledge

Engineering background

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Procurement tracking

Submittal process

Education

Engineering degree

Architectural degree

Tools

MS Office

CAD software

Job description

At John Paul Construction we believe every project is an opportunity to improve on what's gone before. To foster that mindset, we hire the brightest and best in the industry, encourage a collaborative approach, and embrace innovative thinking and new technology.

Due to continued expansion, we wish to recruit a Design Coordinator.

Based in Dublin on our projects, you will play a key role within the business.

The successful candidate must have a design background along with experience managing design projects.

Requirements

• In conjunction with the site team, manage the setting out of the project with emphasis on the co-ordination of architectural and engineering information
• In conjunction with the site team, co-ordinating utilities and services from and between the mechanical and electrical engineers and the various utility providers
• In conjunction with the Project Manager / Site Manager, prepare and maintain the schedule of information requirements. In accordance with the contract programme forward same to the architect and/or engineer as appropriate. Monitor the Information Schedule regularly and advise the Project Manager / Site Manager of progress and problems arising
• Co-ordinate and manage the technical submittal process for all elements / components required to construct the project, to include the preparation and maintenance of a monitoring system that tracks the status of technical submittals in line with the contract programme
• Monitor the technical submittal tracking document regularly and advise the Project Manager of progress and problems arising
• Prepare and maintain a procurement tracking schedule based on approved technical submittals and approval of costs where relevant in line with the contract programme
• Deal promptly with all queries raised during the course of the contract. Ensure that all queries are recorded in a proper and efficient manner

Specific Requirements

• 5 years' industry experience working as a Design Manager on Commercial/Resi and or Data Centre, Industrial
• Relevant Third level qualification (Engineering or Architectural)
• Previous Main Contractor experience is desirable
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational / planning skills
• Ability to self-manage, prioritise, and work to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients

Benefits

As a permanent John Paul Construction employee, you can benefit from*: Competitive Salary, Company Vehicle or Travel Allowance, Relocation Allowance (where applicable), Company Laptop, Company phone, Pension, Life insurance, Income Protection, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as Bike to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Sports & Social Club) and many more.

We fully embrace the right of all employees to work in an environment that ensures equal opportunity and treatment with dignity and respect.

• Benefits may be role dependent and/or certain T&C's apply