Architectural Project Coordinator

Job description / Role

Our Tier 1 Main Contracting Client has a new requirement for a well experienced Architectural Coordinator to join their team in Dubai to work on high profile new build projects. Successful candidates will have a proven background as an Architectural Coordinator with strong knowledge in RCC frames, structural steel and rebar working on high profile projects in the UAE with preference given to those with prior experience working for recognized Main Contracting Companies

This role is available for immediate joining and is an initial 3-6 Month Contract position employed as an outsource candidate through J10 Consulting. There is an option at 6 months to transfer to staff if it suits all parties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tender & IFC information model issued by consultants (2D drawings, BIM models & asset data) as per ISO19650.
• Competing and/or conflicting elements into design deliverables & take necessary actions (RFI, CVI, workshops, etc.).
• The deliverables during the design and construction supervision stages to ensure adherence to the contract documents and established project objectives.
• Assisting the design manager with the establishment of Project Design Management Plan, Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, submittal planning and other documents as required.
• Multi-discipline information and ensuring liaison with all parties. Ability to foresee constraints and act.
• Raising RFIs & CVIs and ensuring clarity on the queries raised.
• Managing Subcontractor works and pointing out any technical deviations.
• Ensuring modelers/draughtsmen have the correct information for updating shop drawings. Ensuring document submittals are completed in a timely manner.
• Supporting the Design team in the sub-contractor coordination process.
• Reviewing & following up on DFC, EI, or DCR.
• Directing work/Subcontractor's shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and contract.
• Maintaining an up-to-date drawing delivery schedule and ensuring all work is passed to the document controller for publishing.
• Materials submittals and methods of working.
• Providing information for site queries to the Coordinator and Manager.
• Collaborating with the Planning Department to update the working program.
• Handling the process of design abortive works claims due to IFC changes.
• Detailing & supporting the Value Engineering process.
• Ensuring as-built/redline process. Collecting information for as-built drawings, passing it to the modeler to complete the detailed drawing, then checking the details to ensure accuracy

Architectural Coordinator Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 5 years' experience in the Architect Snr or similar role.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD & Autodesk Revit for Design review.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat & MS Office.
• Good written & spoken English.
• Experience with Revizto/ Naviswork.
• Experience of working in Shared Collaborative Environment (CDE).
• BIM principles & basic awareness

About the Company

J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East.

We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait

J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.