Junior Project Designer EAP

Doka is a world leader in providing innovative formwork, solutions and services in all areas of construction. The company is also a global supplier of well-thought-out scaffolding solutions for a varied spectrum of applications. With 178 sales and logistics facilities in over 60 countries, Doka has a high-performing  distribution  network  for  advice,  customer  service  and  technical  support on the spot and ensures that equipment is swiftly provided – no matter how big and complex the project. Doka employes 7,000 people worldwide and is a company of the Umdasch Group, which has stood for reliability, experience and trustworthiness for more than 150 years. 

As a customer-focused organisation, Doka understands that its greatest assets are its employees, which is why Doka is consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their career in this challenging industry. 

Headquartered in Malaysia, the Doka East Asia Pacific (EAP) Area team serves as the backbone for essential functions encompassing sales, marketing, operations, support, engineering, HR, and product management.  Established  to  offer  a  versatile network  of  products,  systems  and  expertise,  Doka EAP  oversees  some  of  the  fastest  growing economies in the world, making it an ideal partner for new and challenging projects, ranging from major infrastructure development  such  as  metro  systems,  bridges  and  tunnels  to energy  sector  scaffolding solutions.

 

Doka EAP is currently looking for Junior Project Designer EAP who is responsible in providing engineering design and calculation support to high-rise buildings and civil infrastructure projects in the region.

If you are passionate about what you do, have an inner drive to succeed, and a desire to learn and grow from your experiences, then this is now your opportunity to step up to a challenge.

This position requires someone who understands the Formwork and Scaffolding, and can manage formwork design planning independently and provide support to sales in proposal and pitching solution to the client.

This position is based in Kuala Lumpur.

 

Your responsibilities are as follows:

• As Project Designer, you will have regular contact with customers and the sales organization as a problem solver and discussion partner.
• You work with sales to produce Revit formwork models using Doka formwork systems during the proposal stage of construction projects and finalize the solution to be used for actual jobsites.
• You ensure that the drawings and solutions indicate the proper use of Doka forming equipment and that the drawings represent safe, economical and efficient designs.
• You perform static calculations and prepare specifications for deliveries
• You provide material lists for quotations to Sales and Operations team, for shipments to the site
• You participate in staff training programs ensuring continuous training is provided in calculations, formwork, product knowledge, computer systems/software applications, etc.
• You support the Sales Team by determining appropriate formwork solutions that meet the customers’ needs (economically, and in compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines).
• You ensure that work is designed with available inventory and in conformance with contractual obligations.
• You ensure that the policies, procedures, programs, standards of performance and compliance are adhered to.
• Any other official duties as may be assigned by the Management.

• Degree/Diploma in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education.
• Minimum 2 years of formwork experience will be an advantage.
• Knowledge in Doka Formwork Systems will be an advantage.
• Outstanding skills in Revit with working knowledge of Inventor, Autocad 3D and other related software.
• Analytical skills and technical proficiency.
• Excellent proficiency in English.
• Strong communication skills with concise and clarity to multiple stakeholder e.g. clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to strict deadlines and budgets.
• Ability to work in a team environment on standard and major projects.
• Willingness to travel and be mobile.