Head of Plumbing Department

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Developing Plumbing Department plans which guarantee quality, timely & cost efficient receipt of required Materials, insures Managing the Plumbing Department efficiently. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. - Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities. - Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. - Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client. - Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards. - Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures. - Minimizes our exposure and risk on project. - Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. - Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project. - Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices. - Analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization. - Understands our pricing model and billing procedures. - Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization. - Assures project legal documents are completed and signed. - Leads proposal efforts including completing project scoping - Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions. - Holds regular status meetings with project team. - Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news. - Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. - Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each Innovator's career interests. - Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change. - Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. - Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships. - Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives. - Helps teams execute career development plans. - Encourages more junior Innovators to take responsibility for their development within the company. - Leads internal teams/task forces - Approves team members' time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner. - Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate. - Supportive leadership that inspires design processes that result in ever increasing levels of quality - Administration and coordination of Architecture Department and integration with other disciplines - Establishment of methodologies that are Creatively, Technically and Commercially successful. - Administration of personal resources and competencies - Management of inter-departmental coordination on a project basis - Development and maintenance of relationships with key architectural clients - Working with established HR and Recruitment processes and procedures to recruit and resource staff Management and delivery of projects: time and cost Assembly and mobilization of architectural teams; staff deployment.
Required Education / Experience: - B.Sc. In Engineering - Minimum of 10 years experience within design consultancy environment. Required Computer Skills: Auto CAD 2D - Microsoft Office Package - Revit MEP is preferable REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: - Presenting and Communicating Information - Writing and Reporting - Analyzing - Learning and Researching - Problem Sensitivity - Team Work POSITION WORKING ENVIRONMENT: - Office based job.
Distance Studio Consultants (DSC) is a multi-disciplinary architecture, engineering, and consulting firm. In Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, DSC has delivered the full spectrum of services from concept development to construction supervision, working on projects ranging from houses of worship to shopping malls, sports facilities to royal palaces. From urban planning to interior design, DSC’s team of passionate professionals offers innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the challenge at hand. Our Vision DSC works to ensure beauty, character, and comfort in the environments and lifestyles of the future. Our mission DSC is committed to producing spaces and communities that are functional, comfortable, sustainable, aesthetically pleasing, and expressive of an individualistic personality. DSC caters to clients’ needs, yet strives to exceed their expectations. Throughout the process of concept development to construction on the ground, DSC works hand-in-hand with its clients, enabling their dreams of shaping the future to come true.