Design Coordinator

Job Description & Requirements

· Responsible for production of shop drawings and detailed construction issues;

· Prepares detailed as-built/shop drawings for submission and interior fit-out works/construction;

· Maintains, updates and makes amendments to drawings as needed;

· Performs site checking to ensure proper dimension, connection and detail for fabrication;

· Analyses and interprets changes to drawings;

· Understands the project scope and requirements in the preparation of detailed shop drawings ensuring that the drawings are easily understood by the project teams;

· Ensures the proper indexing, filing and storage of drawings in both hardcopy and electronic media;

· Manages multiple projects concurrently and accurately in a timely manner through workload prioritisation;

· Prepares documents and transmittal form for submissions;

· Consults with key personnel in the project planning on necessary details in the preparation of drawings;

· Studies drawings and other pertinent papers in preparation for fabrication or erection drawings;

· Ensures that all materials are detailed and accounted for in erection drawings;

· Collaborates with quality supervisor to guarantee adherence to specification;

· Assists Project Manager in the co-ordination of project management activities to ensure that projects are executed in a smooth and effective manner;

· Assists Project Manager in carrying out all shop drawings and submission with Drafting Department;

· Assists Project Manager in carrying out risk assessment and other risk management activities; makes recommendations on risk control measures; communicating risk assessment to all workers;

· Ensures all contractors are safety inducted and issued with Permit before work commencement;

· Ensures the adherence to the safe work procedure (SWP) established; to inform project manager or project director of any shortcoming in the SWP or risk control measures implemented;

· Ensures the familiarization with the scope of works;

· Resolves site problems proactively in a timely manner and seeks advice from Project Manager as appropriate;

· Ensures the timely preparation of project progress and other reports;

· Follows up on all aspects of QA/QC matters; records all defects works and ensure proper documentation;

· Co-ordinates daily activities of workers’ duties and to ensure that they are performed in a proper manner;

· Makes daily checks on work progress, housekeeping and safety implementation on site with safety personnel;

· Assists in cost control by cutting materials wastage, reducing labour cost, usage of tools and equipment, etc;

· Ensures proper project documentation including email communication;

· Issues work checklists for site supervisor;

· Initials and controls all delivery orders;

· Assists in promoting good team morale and team spirit in the project team;

· Any other duties as assigned.