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BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH AKURA
Akura is committed to providing a rewarding and supportive workplace environment for our team.
We recognise that our staff are the greatest contributors to the success of our company, and are the foundation on which we have the ability to deliver quality design and construct solutions to our large customer base. Building your career with Akura provides opportunity for professional development, to be a valued member of the team and work with dynamic and driven individuals who are committed to producing great work.
We are always on the look-out for highly motivated and enthusiastic people. If you would like to join the Akura team, please send through a copy of your resume through to our HR Department at hr@akura.com.au
CURRENT VACANCIES
DESIGN & DRAFTING MANAGER
Based in Bathurst
ABOUT THE ROLE:
- Allocation of drafting tasks to the drafting team to move projects from order received to IFC as quickly as possible
- Source cost-effective engineering designs for projects
- De-bug structural designs for smooth hassle-free installation
- Partner with the Operations team to drive structural design innovation and standardisation
- Manage projects through Preconstruction process of architectural design, DA, CC or CDC approvals
- Provide easy-to-read error-free shop drawings
- Develop standard design detail drawings for company generated architectural/engineering drawings
- Develop a range of standardised structural design elements/components
- Ensure appropriate drafting capability is available to meet variable demand
- Develop Preconstruction team direct reports
- Develop relationships with structurally-efficient engineers
ABOUT YOU:
- 3 plus years of previous experience within the industry in a similar Design & Drafting Management role
- Highly organised with excellent time and project management skills
- Self-motivated and able to manage workflows across the Preconstruction team
- Good attention to detail and ability to think outside the square to achieve creative solutions
- Have the technical design knowledge and ability to assess the best direction due to engineering or design principles
- Ability to multi-task and look after multiple projects
- A team player who is able to extract maximum participation from all internal and external stakeholders