Architectural Coordinator

ALEC Engineering and Contracting L.LC. (ALEC), part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a large construction company with related businesses operating in the GCC with a presence in Africa. ALEC has consistently evolved and grown over the last 20 years to become a trusted partner for the execution of complex and iconic construction projects. The company builds and provides construction solutions to exceed our clients’ expectations for quality, safety, functionality, and aesthetics.

ALEC has extensive experience in complex projects across diverse sectors including airports, retail, hotels & resorts, high-rise buildings, themed projects as well as construction management, design management, estimating, cost planning and procurement.

ALEC also possesses a Design and Build capability, which enables us to provide integrated construction solutions to our clients. ALEC offers its clients a complete turnkey solution with construction, MEP, fit-out, energy efficiency solutions and solar opportunities, facilities management capabilities, heavy equipment rental as well as technology systems.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Architectural Coordinator to join our team.

Responsibilities:

The individual will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• 3 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.

Preferable:

• Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Experience of working in Shared Collaborative Environment (CDE).
• BIM principles & basic awareness.

When applying, please ensure that you attach a copy of your CV.