About the job
talent3600 seeks a Senior Technical Office Designer to join its Zamalek, Cairo team. This role centers on technical planning, documentation, and coordination for construction and design projects. Success in this position requires careful attention to detail, strong organizational habits, and the ability to work closely with both internal teams and external partners.
Main responsibilities
- Technical planning and documentation: Collaborate with design teams to create accurate technical plans, drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Ensure all documentation aligns with design concepts, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with project stakeholders to uphold technical quality.
- Material and equipment selection: Research and recommend materials, finishes, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment that support the design intent and meet quality and budget goals. Stay updated on new materials and industry technologies.
- Technical detail development: Develop detailed technical specifications covering materials, dimensions, construction methods, and installation steps. Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and contractor BOQs for accuracy and compliance. Review invoices to confirm correct billing of design-related items.
- Quality control: Apply quality control processes to ensure construction and installation match technical plans and design intent. Conduct site inspections to identify and resolve discrepancies. Review and approve workshop drawings with the design team.
- Third party coordination: Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to source materials and services. Negotiate contracts, obtain quotes, and monitor compliance with specifications and schedules. Respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from site engineers with clear technical guidance.
- Budget adherence: Work with project managers to keep technical work within set budgets and identify cost-effective solutions that do not compromise design quality.
- Documentation organization: Maintain organized technical documentation for easy access during current and future projects.
- Site inspections and project coordination: Visit project sites regularly to ensure design implementation matches specifications.
Location
This position is based in Zamalek, Cairo Governorate, Egypt.
