Job Requisition ID: 154590

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world\'s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group\'s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Al Futtaim Construction (AFC) is currently seeking an experienced Design coordinator to join the team with a focus on Residential and Commercial projects.

JOB PURPOSE

To co-ordinate all design information from Consultants / Specialist Contractors drawings and assist in the preparation of workshop drawings. Supervision and development of junior co-ordinators.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Design Coordination

• Managing the on-site design process using commercial, contractual, programme/time awareness and technical expertise.
• Supporting, understanding and advising the client as to the requirements and obligations in the development of a building design.
• Ensuring the design process recognizes current legislation, standards and codes of practice where appropriate.
• Ensuring design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales.
• Identifying potential problems that may occur during the construction process
• which were not identified in the final design and coordinate with the Designer and the Construction team to find a solution.
• Tracking document submittals, documenting, and reporting progress and alerting the team member of risks related to potential delays.

Efficiency

• Plan and organize workload to meet project priorities.
• Demonstrate ability to work unsupervised but also highlight issues to senior design staff.
• Resolve issues and coordination of information to meet required timescales and site activities raising RFIs as necessary.
• Communication Skills
• Demonstrate good written and oral skills.
• Interact with Senior / Junior staff / Client / Site Team to provide appropriate feedback (meetings, advance info etc).
• Show ability to manage workload with subordinate staff.
• Technical Knowledge
• Demonstrate ability to visualize in 3D.
• Understand the requirements and ability to read Consultants / Sub contractors drawings.
• Raise RFI\'s / highlighting areas left uncoordinated by the Consultants / Sub contractors.
• Understand different disciplines within the construction team and reflect this in the way coordination problems are resolved.
• Develop an understanding of electronic document management system.
• Understand the requirements of a collaboration system and how it will benefit the design department.

OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Safety, Quality & Environment
• Ensure that all relevant safety, quality and environmental procedures, instructions and controls are adhered to so that the safety, quality of services and environmental compliance can be guaranteed within AFC
• Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of process and practices taking into account, the interests and benefits to Al Futtaim and its employees.

Other Tasks

• Any other reasonable request of work/ task as allocated by the Line Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Degree in Architecture or Engineering
• Knowledgeable in Office / AutoCAD / Primavera

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 7-10 years working on construction with contractor & design consultants
• A track record with Main Contractors in UAE for a similar role.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Results Oriented
• Time Management
• Keen to details
• Management Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Business commitment, adaptability / flexibility

About Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate
The real estate development and operations arm of Al-Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate is responsible for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio across MENA. With high-quality residential, business, retail, tourism, educational and healthcare developments, the master developer caters to the diverse needs of cities and communities in the region. From origination, conception, development, sales, procurement and construction of mega-projects and the leasing, operation and management of these projects after completion, Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate (AFGRE) has been developing and managing owned landbanks, unlocking the economic potential of the region and contributing to future development for more than 40 years.
Our focus is to enable and invest in meaningful relationships to make our properties the best places to live and work, build additional products and services and enable partnerships to create true value to our customers throughout their entire experience with us.
AFGRE is responsible for master planning of all projects in its portfolio, including two large scale mixed use destinations: Dubai Festival City and Cairo Festival City.

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