Senior Project Design (Formwork)

Doka is a world leader in providing innovative formwork, solutions and services in all areas of construction. The company is also a global supplier of well-thought-out scaffolding solutions for a varied spectrum of applications. With more than 180 sales and logistics facilities in over 60 countries, Doka has a high-performing distribution network for advice, customer service and technical support on the spot and ensures that equipment is swiftly provided – no matter how big and complex the project. Doka employs 9,000 people worldwide and is a company of the Umdasch Group, which has stood for reliability, experience and trustworthiness for more than 150 years. 

As a customer-focused organisation, Doka understands that its greatest assets are its employees, which is why Doka is consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their career in this challenging industry. 

Headquartered in Malaysia and Singapore, the Doka Asia Pacific (APAC) region team serves as the central hub for critical functions including sales, marketing, finance, operations, engineering, HR, product management, and procurement. Established to provide a versatile network of products, systems, and expertise, Doka APAC oversees some of the world's fastest-growing economies, which positions Doka as an ideal partner for diverse projects, from major infrastructure developments like metro systems, bridges, and tunnels to cost-efficient housing projects.  

Doka now combines its strengths with Malaysian-based MFE Formwork Technology, market leader in monolithic aluminium formwork. With this acquisition, Doka has achieved another significant milestone in its strategic growth plan and thus strengthened its position in the Asia-Pacific region, an important growth market for the group.  

As a valued member of our engineering team, you will be based in our Manila office, working on projects across Asia Pacific. 

With its tropical climate and an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines has long been a favourite destination for tourists, and while Tagalog is the country’s primary language, English is widely and fluently spoken.  

Tipped to become one of the fastest-growing construction markets over the next 15 years, the Philippines its supported by an emerging, working-age population, which is growing at 1.5 per cent per annum and a pro-development government which recently approved 123 new projects, forming part of the country’s $163bn infrastructure pipeline.  

Doka Philippines is currently looking to recruit a career driven professional to join its versatile team and support the company’s ongoing national expansion. The suitable candidate will be a qualified, natural team player who can add significant value to this highly dynamic team. 

Doka Philippines is currently looking for Senior Project Design who will lead variety of subject matter, and manage group of engineers according to DOKA group leaderships to support and promote realization of strategy.
 

Your key responsibilities:

• You are responsible for the end to end project planning (including material listing, offer drawings, shop drawings, coordinating projects) and client support agreement with the internal and external stakeholders. 
• You coordinate the verification of projects by statics department or to others. 
• You ensure team members and yourself coordinates with internal and external stakeholders according to technical rules 
• You share your experience and expertise in the form of active speaker during trainings, meeting, information sharing. and you actively assist in innovation and optimization process  
• You are to prepare and discuss with your team members on their targets and performance achieved while aligning the measures to company goals 
• You understand team member’s technical challenges and provide guidance to team member on finding solutions.

What you need to succeed in this role:

Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (civil or construction engineering),
• Minimum 7 years in Infrastructure / Civil Formwork Design 
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of leadership experience in international formwork systems is required.
• Excellent skills in AutoCAD 2D and Microsoft Office 
• Well-developed analytical skills and technical proficiency 
• Ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to strict deadlines and budgets 
• Ability to work individually and in a team environment on standard and major projects

Personal Requirements:

• Ability to communicate professionally to clients and internal stake holders while providing the best solutions for both parties 
• A good listener and ability to diagnose client requirements 
• Able to work independently and as a team player in a results-driven, fast-paced environment 
• Hands-on mentality and engaged personality, confident attitude

If this is you, wait no more! Apply now or contact Vaneza Dotollo at vaneza.dotollo@doka.com for more information.