Facade Designer

Inhabit is a unique, multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are passionate about making a positive contribution to our built environment.

We are a collective of experienced architects, designers, engineers and detailers who work both independently and in partnership to form a holistic approach to the services that we offer. We believe that our respective areas of expertise can be integrated to allow seamless interdisciplinary synergy to create buildings that are more relevant to our evolving society.

We are focused on design-led engineering, providing technical and comprehensive solutions that thoughtfully and creatively consider aesthetics, engineering, cost, procurement, and sustainability driving towards a building that is sensitive and inspirational within its socio-cultural context.

List of Responsibilities

The Facade Designer forms part of the Design team within the global structure of the company and assumes general responsibilities that pro-actively contribute to the growth of Façade Design capabilities and all other disciplines across the globe. 

This includes responsibility for all design, documentation, administration and compliance with project constraints undertaken for Façade and all other disciplines. You will also need to fulfill legal responsibilities commensurate with your position.

The following is an overview of responsibilities and performance standards required of the Façade Designer:

• Major Function
• Project Operation / Management
• Customer / Client Service
• Technical Quality Control
• Mentoring, Training and Personal Growth

Major Function

Duties include but not limited to:

• Produce details of façade systems based on architectural sketches and assist in the delivery of detailed façade tender packages
• Provide 2D drafting using Autocad software for architectural documentation and detail working drawings such as architectural façade tender submissions and shop drawing packages for Façade/Curtain wall projects and prepare material schedules
• Provide 3D drafting using AutoCAD, Rhino, Revit, Solidworks and/or Sketchup Pro to develop 3 dimensional details for the purposes of design development and/or drawing documentation as required
• Interpret and produce fabrication level detailed drawings, sketches and written instructions
• Prepare façade technical specifications
• Coordinate with the relevant parties to raise/resolve project related issues which could affect the delivery of the documentation
• Follow the general drawing protocols and cad file system set by Inhabit
• Maintain internal document control of drawings and changes in accordance with Inhabit standards
• Review and evaluate design deliverables to ensure build ability and compliance, liaising with the client’s design team and specialist suppliers
• Coordinate with the relevant parties to raise/resolve project related issues which could affect the delivery of the documentation and update your manager / project leader as required 
• Manage time to ensure production of deliverables to agreed timelines and within budget
• Provide assistance to engineers and design team in regards to cad or hand sketches for presentation purposes as required
• Monitor Design output from offices across the region and review shop drawings from contractors
• Liaise with other staff, project teams, associated consultants and clients, and assist in building and maintaining relationships to determine best façade design outcomes
• Actively participate in design workshops and meetings, where cladding solutions are explored and determined. Workshops and meetings will be with clients, architects and contractors
• Provide training in Design to other members of the team as required
• Develop own skills in design, engineering, materials, etc.
• Keep an up-to-date working knowledge of relevant design techniques, technical standards, codes of practice and systems and procedures and share knowledge and update technical library
• Keep up to date with design software new to the market that will help develop our business
• Evaluate opportunities for improved efficiencies and effectiveness in consultation with management including identifying, developing and implementing standards, systems, tools and processes to support continuous improvement within the business
• Take an active interest in the other disciplines (BMU, Lighting, Acoustics, Building Physics, Logistics etc..) in order to further develop your specialist skills

Project Operation / Management

You shall be responsible for efficient and profitable completion of all projects and tasks under your control whilst maintaining excellent technical standards and client satisfaction. Detailed responsibilities and/or targets include:

• Allocation and management of time to suit programs and project budgets
• Ensure projects are completed on-time and without cost overrun

Customer / Client Service

You shall continually strengthen client loyalty and gain repeat business by providing high quality service and creative (‘Leading Edge’) solutions to clients by way of:

• Communicate with clients to establish their needs and maintain a dialogue throughout the project
• Maintain an exceptional favourable record in client response to timeliness and quality of work provided
• Continually aim for repeat business from all clients in contact with Inhabit

Technical Quality Control

You shall assume full responsibility for work quality undertaken, including:

• Take necessary action to prevent the occurrence of design documentation and/or quality system non-conformity
• Advise management if any tasks are beyond your current level of competency to get assistance, as and when required
• Ensure all project documentation is maintained to a level as required by Inhabits’ Quality Manager and QA system
• Endorse and facilitate the quality management system (QMS) and the Business’s commitment to quality

Mentoring, Training and Personal Growth

• Participate in educational programs and skill-based training as required
• Coordinate, participate and actively contribute to design workshops, where facade solutions are explored and determined.  Workshops may be with architects, suppliers and fellow professionals and with the facade industry
• Ensure that personal goals are set and targeted for personal development

Role Capability Profile

Quality & Quantity of Work:

• Assures accuracy, thoroughness and reliability of results
• Meets the workload requirements of the job
• Is proficient in technical skills required for the job
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge required to complete job responsibilities

Decisions:

• Conducts thorough analysis before making decisions
• Makes sound, logical and timely decisions

Planning & Time Management:

• Develops & implements effective action plans
• Meets deadlines as required
• Maintains performance under pressure
• Timesheet efficiency (weekly submission)

Performance Management:

• Achieves own objectives
• Delegates appropriate tasks to appropriate people
• Gives employees adequate information & authority
• Follows up progress on delegated projects
• Provides ongoing feedback and training to employees where relevant

Initiative:

• Displays initiative in the position and does not seek unnecessary clarification or instruction
• Generates and implements worthwhile, practical new ideas and methods
• Responds effectively to changing needs of the workplace

Relationships:

• Interacts appropriately with customers/clients, both internally and externally
• Displays good interpersonal skills
• Uses appropriate style to resolve conflict with people at all levels
• Acts in best interest of the organisation

Communication:

• Listens attentively, demonstrates full understanding
• Oral and written – expresses ideas effectively
• Quality of presentations
• Preparation of internal and external correspondence

Personal Attributes:

• Attitude and participation towards project, client, team
• Motivation in role
• Sense of urgency when appropriate
• Confidence in role amongst team and clients
• Desire to achieve high standards, set goals or targets
• Overall commitment to your position
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• How you apply new skills
• Team interaction
• Willingness to help others

Bachelor of Architecture or Bachelor of Engineering is preferable.

The candidate shall have a minimum of 3 years experience in a facade designer role 

Other Requirements

• Correctly use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment provided
• Takes reasonable care for the safety of his/her own health and safety and that of other people who may be affected by their conduct in the workplace
• Seek guidance for all new or modified work procedures to ensure that any hazardous conditions, near misses and injures are reported immediately to Management
• Participate in compliance training and other environment, health and safety activities as requiredAbide by the Inhabit Code of Conduct; this is a minimum standard of behaviour that must be upheld by all employees
• In addition to the duties set out in this Position Description, you may be expected to perform such other duties as may from time to time be reasonably assigned to you by the Employer

Other Relevant Information

• Travel to various work locations throughout Middle East may be required
• Your duties as set out in this Position Description may from time to time be amended, varied, modified or reassigned by the Employer in accordance with business needs