Drawing Office Manager

PURPOSE OF ROLE The Drawing Office Manager is responsible for overseeing the Drawing Office, ensuring the production of high-quality 3D models, drawings, and associated deliverables in accordance with draughting standards and requirements. This technical management role involves managing resource loading, technology, tools, and deliverables to support critical project delivery.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Functional oversight of the Drawing Office teamPlanning and distribution of drawing office activitiesEstablishing and maintaining drawing office policies, procedures, and standardsQuality assurance of technical work and adherence to standardsParticipation in tenders and proposalsManagement of drawing storage, retrieval, and securityPerformance management of drawing office resourcesFacilitation of design reviews and engineering change managementCompliance with Lesedi Quality Management SystemQUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE B-Tech degree or National DiplomaFormal Multi-Disciplinary Draughting qualificationExperience: Minimum 10 years' experience in Drawing or Design, including piping experiencePrevious Drawing Office management experienceIn-depth knowledge of 2D and 3D drawing packagesKNOWLEDGE & SKILLS COMPETENCIES Knowledge: Drawing Office codes and standardsOHS Act and its Regulations as applicable to Drawing Office DisciplinesPrinciples of ISO quality systemsScope control and problem-solving methodologiesPerformance management and measurement techniquesTechnical specificationsBehaviours: Professional and ethicalHard-workingTeam leadershipAbility to work in stressful environments with difficult clientsAnalytical thinking to distinguish fact from fictionExcellent communication skills (verbal and written)Skills: Strategic thinking and planningMentoring and developing othersExpert use of 2D and 3D drawing packagesProject planning and managementQuality assurance and complianceProblem-solving and decision-makingChange managementResource management and allocation

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