A Facade Technical Office
Must-have:Senior
- Supervise, mentor, and review the work of façade engineers, CAD/BIM designers, and quantity surveyors.
- Design & Shop Drawings: Oversee the creation and review of architectural/structural shop drawings, panelization layouts, framing details, cutting lists, and erection drawings.
- Submittals & Approvals: Manage the preparation and submission of technical data sheets, material samples, mock-ups, and compliance statements for consultant/client approval.
- Clash Detection & Engineering Coordination: Resolve interface conflicts between the façade, main structural frame, and MEP elements through RFIs and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Procurement & BOQ Support: Supervise material take-offs, bills of quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, and value engineering exercises to optimize system performance and budget.
- Factory & Site Liaison: Coordinate with the manufacturing/fabrication plant and site installation teams to resolve technical constraints, delivery sequences, and quality issues.
- Contractual & Claim Support: Assist project managers with technical documentation for variation orders, extensions of time (EOT), and technical claims.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Architecture.
- Experience:
- Typically 12+ years of total experience in the construction/façade industry.
- At least 3 to 5 years in a managerial or senior technical office/façade role.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of building envelope physics, thermal/waterproofing performance, wind-load calculations, structural anchors, and material properties (aluminum, glass, steel, GRC/composite).
- Familiarity with international codes, standards, and testing regimes (ASTM, EN, BS).
- Software Skills:
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, / BIM, 3D modeling tools (Rhino/SketchUp), and specialized façade engineering/cutting software (such as Logikal).
- Soft Skills: Strong leadership, cross-functional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.