Tatu City

Technical Design Officer (TDO)

Tatu City  •  Kiambu, KE (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Provide the technical backbone of the business by translating client and architectural requirements into accurate shop drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), glass specifications, and project budgets. The TDO ensures that both fabrication and installation teams have precise guidance, while also equipping sales and finance with cost data and technical support.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drawings & Specifications

  • Interpret architectural and structural drawings into aluminium shop drawings and fabrication details.
  • Conduct site measurements and prepare “as-built” drawings where necessary.
  • Produce detailed cutting lists, assembly drawings, and installation details.
  • Define glass specifications, hardware requirements, and finishing details.

2. Bills of Materials (BOMs) & Procurement Support

  • Prepare complete BOMs for each project, covering aluminium profiles, glass, hardware, accessories, and consumables.
  • Identify material sources: internal stock vs. external suppliers.
  • Support procurement by providing technical input on supplier quotes and alternatives.

3. Pricing & Offers Support

  • Provide sales staff with BOMs, glass specifications, and labour/transport estimates to form accurate quotations and proposals.
  • Ensure technical accuracy of offers before they are shared with clients.
  • Liaise with sales staff to answer client technical queries during bidding/negotiation.

4. Project Budgeting & Cost Tracking

  • Prepare the initial project budget, including materials, labour, transport, and contingencies.
  • Submit budgets for approval and hand over to finance for tracking.
  • Assist finance and operations in monitoring project costs vs. budget.

5. Coordination & Documentation

  • Maintain a record of all drawings, BOMs, and revisions.
  • Coordinate with fabrication, installation, storekeeping, sales, and finance teams to ensure technical alignment.
  • Participate in technical meetings with clients, suppliers, and consultants.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD or equivalent).
  • Strong knowledge of aluminium systems, hardware, and glass specifications.
  • Cost estimation and budgeting skills.
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and precise.
  • Strong cross-functional communication (sales, finance, operations).
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Tatu City

About Tatu City

Tatu City, Kenya’s first operational Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is owned and developed by Rendeavour, the largest new city and industrial park builder in Africa.

Backed by American, Norwegian, New Zealand and British investors, Tatu City is one of the largest construction projects in East Africa and a regional hub for businesses, homes, education and recreation within a 5,000-acre infrastructure-ready SEZ.

Current development at Tatu City is valued at more than USD 1.2 billion, with industrial, residential, office and school developments open or under construction.

Tatu City is a secure, predictable and proven environment for individuals and businesses, and already home to investments by CDC, IFC, major local banks and local and international real estate developers and funders.

Tatu City is designated as a Project of Strategic National Importance pursuant to The Physical and Land Use Planning (Classification of Strategic and Inter-county Projects) Regulations, 2019. It is a flagship Vision 2030 private sector development and is gazetted as a Special Planning Area.

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Nairobi, KE
Year Founded
2008
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