Job description
Work unit:
Design and Infrastructure
Senior Design & Build Coordinator
City & country:
Dubai, U.A.E
Job holder name:
Direct reporting line:
Steve Hextall
Dotted reporting line:
Job Purpose
As a Design & Build Coordinator you will manage the delivery of the overall project design requirements, to the required quality, of multiple design & build projects simultaneously.
You will also be responsible for coordinating the construction/design related matters and solutions between the various project stake holders, potentially including the Master Developer and the Client in relation to all the necessary design approvals, reviews and coordination throughout the design and construction period.
You will support the project team to review and co-ordinate with the Client, the contractor and necessary project stake holders to ensure all design approvals, changes and solutions are implemented and coordinated into the project design documentation.
These are fast track projects whereby you will have to demonstrate proven track record on similar roles that are task and deadline focused on projects of similar scope and scale.
Job Scope
· Assist in the preparation of Pre-qualifications / RfPs for design consultant team, advise on selection and manage appointment documentation
· Manage the design deliverables in accordance with contract requirements and/or prepare the employers requirements.
· Co-ordinate all design matters between the key project stakeholders – Client, Design Team, third party specialist designers, Contractor and Master Developer;
· Review and monitor the Design Team’s and contractor construction/design outputs, processes, procedures and quality management plans thus ensuring distribution of all construction/design information and documentation to all relevant parties;
· Manage the review of key milestone deliverables for completion in relation to quality of design, implementation and co-ordination of design changes including Quality Assurance in accordance with the design consultants’ contracted scope of services;
· Ensure that the design meets with the allotted construction budget whilst maintaining standards;
· Review and manage all construction/design related queries to an amicable resolution;
· Manage, co-ordinate and control all meetings in relation to the construction / design / shop drawings of specialist contractors packages to ensure the overall design requirements are integrated into the Project;
· Ensure that the design process recognizes current legislation, standards and codes of practice, where appropriate;
· Strive to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction;
· Advise on the implementation of emerging technologies to bring efficiencies to the design and construction process.
· Monitor on site QA/QC with regards to installed work to ensure compliance with the employers requirements.
· Maintain adequate document registers, produce design programs, reports etc and utilize the companies intranet system
Internal & External Interactions
Internal: Business Development, Finance, Marketing, Operations, Senior Management Teams.
External: Government Authorities, Developers, Contractors, Consultants.
Key Accountabilities
§ Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
§ Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
§ Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
§ Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
§ Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.
Key Accountabilities – Work unit specific
§ Select and appoint Design team
§ Maintain design program
§ Produce employers requirements
§ Monitor design v construction budget
§ Maintain Document registers
§ Produce regular progress reports
§ Chair regular design team meetings.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) – Measurable
3 to 4 projects to be simultaneously delivered to quality, time and budget
§ Increased value for money
§ Improved project delivery times
§ Drive out waste and inefficiency in programme
§ Mitigate risk to client
Person Specifications
Qualifications / knowledge:
Degree Educated with knowledge of project management and programme management processes, preferably in a Design & Build environment
Skills:
Achieving and Improving: You will take personal responsibility for successful management of a portfolio of Projects You will demonstrate your understanding of budgetary control and resource allocation procedures and ensure the Programme is scoped, planned implemented and evaluated. You will maintain a key strategic focus by effectively identifying, analyzing and prioritizing risks/issues external to the Programme and reconciling these with internal priorities. You will challenge where necessary to continuously improve working methods, systems and processes.
Communicating Effectively: You will be able toeffectively represent theProgramme and explain its purpose/benefits to the Department clearly and positively to internal and external customers/stakeholders. You will also demonstrate an understanding of the broader and strategic context of the Project and be able to interpret, influence and apply that into effective outcomes.
Leading and Managing Others: You will effectively deploy leadership qualities and management skills to ensure that the Programme stays on track. You will be able to effectively draw upon the various skills and talents of different people both within and outside the Programme to achieve its Deliverables. You will communicate a clear vision of the future direction and role of the Programme and provide constructive and positive support when things go wrong so that lessons can be learned and improvements made.
Experience:
Minimum 10 years experience in Design & Build Environment, either on consultancy side or contracting side.
Working knowledge of FIDIC contracts an advantage
