Technical Designer

Alberta Fire and Security Equipment Ltd

The aim of the Technical Designer shall be to coordinate all aspects of the bid preparation, execute any design functions, executes the project on time, safely, within the approved budget and in accordance with the contract specifications. He performs a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed. Project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking expenses and minimising exposure and risk in the project.

The Technical Designer is responsible to achieve (and maximise) the company’s planned profit targets, on time delivery and client satisfaction by ensuring that jobs are carried out, cost effectively and delivered on time in accordance to customer build specifications and quality requirements; by communicating with all the relevant team members / other departments and coordinating all relevant inputs (people, plant and processes) to ensure outputs on time delivery targets are achieved cost effectively; by ensuring that projects have the necessary manpower, competence & skill, knowledge, plant and tooling required in order to achieve production targets.

Main Duties:

Design & Project execution:
• Design all aspects of projects from inception to completion of design including costing and ensure accurate engineering.
• Perform value engineering during design process.
• Develop and maintain relationship with the engineers, consultants and decision makers within the customer’s organisations.
• Maintain all data updated and ensure proper sorting of documents including client acceptance.
• Co-ordinate proposal and design matters between the project stakeholders.
• Respond to all customer questions & requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Carry out regular follow-ups and keep track record accordingly.
• Maintain all Engineering Data updated. Any changes in designs and client requirements must be documented and filed in an easily trackable manner. Ensure client acceptance is adhered to in writing in line with the project plans.
• Ensure proper sorting of technical and non-technical documents.
• Clarify subsequent purchase order receipt and to prepare detailed handover documentation in a timely manner for projects.
• Ensure compliance with the company's management policies and procedures (SOP).
• Research new products.
• Create new project opportunities within (up selling) and outside (cross selling) the contract scope (Variations).
• Provides overall direction to project teams in technical, commercial and operational matters and general direction to various support departments.
• Plans all aspects of project execution from inception to Post completion including costing, design installation, commissioning & handing over.
• The job varies between office work and site coordination, surveys & meetings.
• Provide progress reports and notes as directed by the Superiors.
• Leads a team within a demanding and dynamic environment.
• Plans the appropriate methodology and instigates the appropriate controls.
• Pre-plans jobs and deploys a prioritised work schedule with appropriate time deadline targets.
• Sets, monitors & reviews work load schedule and communicate with superiors when issues are envisaged.
• Involves and co-ordinates with all stakeholders including clients, suppliers, contractors, mangers, and HOD’s.
• Works with project teams to develop and manage budgets, schedules and deliverables for each project phase and functional area.
• Supervises several Projects
• Identifies and works to remove barriers to successful completion of the overall project, with particular emphasis on resolving any issues.
• Holds regular status meetings with project team.

Quality Control
• Oversees projects processes, equipment being used and the working environment are all conductive to producing a high quality service.
• Oversees project activities to ensure that the appropriate methods are employed and that sufficient due care is taken in order to meet the customer’s req

Qualifications

Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
Deftness and attention to detail
Proficient in English
Successful completion of a relevant apprenticeship program is required
Professional Certification