Senior Technical Office Engineer (Architecture & Interior Design)

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Prepare and issue necessary shop and coordination drawings for all allocated projects, ensuring accuracy and quality standards while identifying conflicts between design components.

• Create and submit all required technical submittals.
• Study and prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) for any missing, unclear, or conflicting technical matters during construction.
• Discuss and propose technical solutions for design drawings.
• Conduct quantity surveys for all finishing works across trades, using computer programs or manual methods to ensure accuracy in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
• Visit sites to compile necessary measurements and coordinate with surveying engineers to provide relevant information.
• Participate in value engineering studies and change order evaluations as requested.
• Assist in preparing invoices for subcontractors and clients.
• Update the shop drawing log before submitting drawings to the consultant for approval.
• Attend progress technical meetings as required.
• Carry out drafting tasks as needed.
• Review contracts from a technical perspective.
• Contribute to the preparation of construction method statements and work plans.
• Ensure clients' needs are met as the project evolves.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Collaborate with the design team on value engineering as per client budget constraints.
• Inform the Principal and General Manager of any unexpected project delays.
• Perform additional tasks as requested by the Principal or General Manager.
• Develop and maintain accurate project documentation, tracking changes, delays, and regular progress reports throughout the project duration.
• Archive all project closure documents for future reference.
• Prepare as-built drawings and verify them against actual site dimensions.
• Coordinate with suppliers and lighting designers as needed.
• Review, study, and coordinate design drawings, BoQ, specifications, subcontractors shop drawings, and cost estimates.
• Communicate with site personnel to follow up on design conflicts, site measurements, and variation orders.
• Produce CAD drawings for presentations, including plans, elevations, sections, and architectural specifications.
• Prepare workshop drawings for woodwork and furniture details, including joinery, doors, cornices, architraves, bathrooms, and kitchens.
• Collaborate closely with the design team to develop and produce client concept designs and presentation documents, including plans, elevations, perspective visuals, and furniture drawings.
• Source furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) and liaise with suppliers.
• Consider materials and costs in accordance with the established budget.