Job Description

Purpose Of The Job:

• Assist the Project Department using computer aided design (CAD) systems to produce clear and technically accurate drawings based on the design specifications
• Convert sketches or specifications of the project or product from clients into detailed CAD drawings.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities:

• Preparation of project works program
• Structural Engineering Design and detailing
• Preparation of drawing in AutoCAD
• Preparation of cost estimates and site works measurement
• Preparation of technical and financial proposals for consultancy works
• Feasibility studies and Engineering Designs
• Preparation of contract documents
• Revision of drawings to conform to condition
• Uses computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.
• Create and revise project drawings (detail and assembly drawings).
• Makes final sketch of proposed drawing, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to whole structure or project.
• Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
• Draws finished designs from sketches.
• Update Drafting and Engineering Standards.
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining an organized file system for Project Drawings.

Other Duties And Responsibilities:

• Provides design of the project in a short period of time.
• Attend technical visit to sites when necessary.
• Become  familiar with  all customer and specification  relating  to  the  site  designs
• Coordinate with Site supervisors to ensure that all site works are going according to design
• Ensure that all personnel on and off site adhere to Site safety requirement
• Keep all activities on and off site within the laws of Ghana
• Facilitate a cooperative and friendly relationship between , its customers and sub –Contractors on site at all times

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Monitor the work of colleagues on site in relation to your designs
• Maintenance of tools and logistics in your care.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Ability to meet timelines and deadlines for project designs and drawings.
• Site works are ongoing and progressing according to design and  schedule
• Minimum minor casualties, no fatalities, no dangers to the public whiles at work.
• Attention to detail.
• Drawing and Designs  are delivered to the required specification
• Materials, assets, tools and machinery of Netis it customers are preserved
• Documentations is correct and presented promptly.
• The site Supervisor  and Project manager are kept up to date with regular reports
• Good attitude towards the work, customers and sub-contractors.

Required Skills or Experience

• Degree or Higher National Diploma in Draughtsman, Graphic and Structural design or similar courses
• Diploma from a technical school with six months to one year related experience and/or   training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years experience in Structural and AutoCAD designing preferably in the Telecomm sector or in a similar industry.

Knowledge:

• Good Knowledge of Construction and Designing procedures in the telecom industry.
• Ability to use appropriate tools and apply the right procedures.
• Good project interpretation skills.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Have in-depth knowledge of new systems and materials, and building codes and regulations.
• The use of computer programs specific to the construction industry, such as scheduling, designing and estimating software.
• Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email software.

Skills And Abilities:

• Computer literate (Microsoft Windows & Microsoft office).
• Have good interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Team worker.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Safety awareness.
• Trainable.