Design Co-Ordinator

Role & responsibilities

Engineering Management

• Preparing & maintaining Document/Drawing Submission Plan in line with the Construction Schedule.
• Ensure timely submission of Documents/Drawings for approval.
• Ensure that all documents are prepared as per the Quality Management System.
• Monitor the construction item quantities. Technical discussion with Design Engineers for quantity optimization.
• Communicate design updates and revisions to the construction team.
• Check for any deviations from the design or issues that need to be addressed in the plans.
• Maintain accurate records of design changes, approvals, and issues encountered on-site.
• Data compilation and preparation of Monthly Design Progress Report. Provide regular progress reports to clients, senior management, and project stakeholders.
• Manage design operations to meet project milestones and fulfil the customer expectations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, including the customers and government departments.
• Participating in project review meetings to discuss design issues, resolve conflicts, make decisions on design adaptations and record Minutes.
• Record all communications between office and site for future reference.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless coordination.

Site Team Engagement

• Address any challenges or obstacles that arise on-site, proposing adjustments to the design, when necessary, after discussion within a team.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a diverse team, including direct, indirect, and contract employees, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure alignment with organizational values and drive team engagement toward strategic goals.
• Ensure the design teams plans align with site conditions and are practical for construction.

Compliance

• Review construction documents and materials to make sure they match the approved designs.

Minimum Qualifications

• B. Tech & M. Tech in Structural/Geotechnical Engineering.

EXPERIENCE

Years of Experience

• 15+ years

Nature of

Experience

• Proven track record of extensive design experience in various structures of Hydropower projects like Dams, Water Conductor Systems, Underground Works, Powerhouse etc. for at least 3 projects of which at least 1 project are big and complex in nature.

SKILLS

Technical Skills

• Sound knowledge about the Indian & International Codes.
• Attention to Details.
• Familiarity with engineering design principles and proficiency in software tools (Staad Pro., AutoCAD, etc.)
• Experience managing timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Ability to quickly address and resolve on-site issues.
• Sound knowledge about the interface requirements.

Leadership / Behavioural Skills

• Relationship Building.
• Ability to interpret data to drive decisions related to design and execution.
• The ability to break down complex issues, provide solutions and interact with approving authorities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage various stakeholders.