Design Coordinator

Job Description:

• Coordinate the design documentation process to ensure drawings and specifications are prepared, reviewed, and submitted in accordance with project schedules.
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, and internal departments to gather information, clarify design intent, and resolve technical discrepancies.
• Track design submissions, approvals, and revisions using registers and logs, ensuring version control and document traceability.
• Compile and organize drawings, specifications, and related documents for authority submission, tender, construction, and as-built purposes
• Review drawings for completeness, consistency, and compliance with project requirements, flagging issues for the Design Manager’s attention.
• Coordinate responses to RFIs, design clarifications, and site queries to ensure timely resolution of technical matters during construction.
• Facilitate and document design coordination meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Ensure proper filing and documentation of all design materials in both electronic and hardcopy formats for easy access and reference.
• Monitor the design program and highlight any delays or risks to the Design Manager for corrective action.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and authority requirements in all design submissions and drawings.
• Coordinate internally with drafting teams to implement design changes, align drawings, and ensure drawing accuracy.
• Participate in value engineering and design review exercises by consolidating information and preparing comparison documentation.
• Communicate design updates to relevant project stakeholders, ensuring alignment between site works and design intent.

Job Requirement:

• Diploma in Architectural/M&E discipline or equivalent
• Minimum 6 years professional related experience
• Prior ID experience in construction/fit-out/building industry
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Ability to visualize instructions
• Artistic with ability to make rough sketches