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Archibat HR is looking for an Interior Shop Drawing and Site Controller for an International Design firm to be based in Dubai, UAE.
Job description
Role Overview:
We are looking for a meticulous Site Manager with specialized experience in shop drawing oversight. The successful candidate will be responsible for on-site supervision during the construction phase, ensuring all work is executed to the company’s design specifications and quality standards. A core function of this role is the management of the entire shop drawing lifecycle—including review, submission, coordination, and approval—for comprehensive interior, MEP, and lighting packages.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform regular site inspections to uphold quality control and ensure compliance with design intent and project standards.
• Serve as the primary on-site liaison, coordinating with the Project Manager, Design Lead, architects, and engineers to communicate progress and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate and detailed site documentation, including daily reports, progress updates, and inspection records.
• Review and interpret architectural drawings, technical specifications, and contractor-submitted shop drawings to verify alignment with project requirements.
• Proactively identify and resolve coordination conflicts between various construction trades by facilitating the creation of integrated, clash-free drawings.
• Oversee the timely submission, review, and approval process for all shop drawings and technical submittals.
• Promptly address and respond to all Requests for Information (RFIs) from contractors and consultants.
• Manage the end-to-end submittal log and approval workflow for shop drawings, ensuring strict adherence to project schedules.
• Serve as the primary on-site liaison, coordinating with the Project Manager, Design Lead, architects, and engineers to communicate progress and resolve technical issues.
• Maintain accurate and detailed site documentation, including daily reports, progress updates, and inspection records.
• Review and interpret architectural drawings, technical specifications, and contractor-submitted shop drawings to verify alignment with project requirements.
• Proactively identify and resolve coordination conflicts between various construction trades by facilitating the creation of integrated, clash-free drawings.
• Oversee the timely submission, review, and approval process for all shop drawings and technical submittals.
• Promptly address and respond to all Requests for Information (RFIs) from contractors and consultants.
• Manage the end-to-end submittal log and approval workflow for shop drawings, ensuring strict adherence to project schedules.
Required profile
Qualifications & Skills:
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities, with a proven track record of meeting critical deadlines.
• A proactive, detail-focused approach and a strong professional work ethic.
• A collaborative team player with a positive and solutions-oriented attitude.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with team members, clients, and contractors.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully coordinating with external consultants, contractors, and approving authorities.
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities, with the aptitude to oversee site operations and ensure quality compliance.
• A proactive, detail-focused approach and a strong professional work ethic.
• A collaborative team player with a positive and solutions-oriented attitude.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with team members, clients, and contractors.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully coordinating with external consultants, contractors, and approving authorities.
• Strong project management and leadership capabilities, with the aptitude to oversee site operations and ensure quality compliance.
Position to be based in Dubai.