Holders of the Guinness World Record for the "Largest Fireworks Display" ever recorded and "Largest Pyrotechnic Image", Fireworks by Grucci is a sixth-generation, family-owned and operated company. Known as "America's First Family of Fireworks," the Gruccis have transformed the night skies to the delight of millions across the globe since 1850. They are world-renowned for pyrotechnic artistry, scientific innovation and old-fashioned values. Their signature performances include the official celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the National Anthem “Star Spangled Spectacular,†in Baltimore, countless performances in and around Las Vegas, NV., seven consecutive U.S. Presidential Inaugurations; the Olympic Games in Beijing, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles and Lake Placid; commemorations such as the Centennial of the Statue of Liberty and star-studded extravaganzas including the grand opening of the Atlantis Dubai and the Palm Jumeirah Island in the United Arab Emirates. On New Year’s Eve 2013, a stunning performance displaying 479,651 fireworks made its debut above Dubai’s iconic skyline. The Gruccis achieved their “Largest Fireworks Display†title with this performance and smashed the Guinness Book of World Record’s preceding mark. Phil Grucci currently serves as President/CEO of Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. and Pyrotechnique by Grucci, Inc., the manufacturing entity of the Grucci group of companies.... |
Privately owned by our people, GHD will support you to move overseas for job opportunities as well as enhance a collaborative and culturally diverse working environment. We give you the opportunity to work on interesting projects with industry leaders along with career development through the GHD Business School, flexible leave and family-friendly policies.
About the Role
Senior Faade Designer
Job Description
As a Senior Faade Designer at GHD you will work on complex faade projects around the UAE and the GCC. You will have experience with all types of faade systems and construction methodologies including stick/unitized curtain wall systems and skylights, door and window systems, cladding systems (including stone, concrete and aluminum), balustrades, lightweight structures etc.
We are seeking candidates who are keen to develop faade systems to meet increasingly complex industry demands. This includes responsibility for all design, documentation, administration, and compliance for projects undertaken by the facades team. Collaborating with the growing faade team and the wider GHD teams, you will work across multidisciplinary and specialist projects that require faade expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with GHD clients and provide specialist input during design and tender phases of projects to resolve technical problems and ensure quality of services.
Coordinate with internal and external teams including Architecture, Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering, Acoustic Engineering, Fire and Life Safety, Faade Access, Project Management etc.
Use AutoCAD, Rhino and Revit to communicate intent and prepare facade design documentation.
Design and detailing of various faade systems and cladding types involving different materials and systems to meet the complex facade demands of the project.
Prepare design reports for design stages.
Liaise with manufacturers and system suppliers to better understand capabilities and limitations of their products.
Provide practical advice to clients on build-ability and faade construction processes.
Coordinate with Main Contractors and their specialist subcontractors.
Handle routine contract administration for office and project procedures.
Responsible for project drafting compliance with the Company's procedures, work instructions and goals and client requirements.
Manage project drafting resources and schedules to maintain the program.
Manage and mentor Junior Faade Draftsperson/s.