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Building Facade Installer

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Purpose

Install, seal, and hand over façade elements—aluminum windows/doors, storefronts, small curtain wall zones, rainscreen cladding (ACP/HPL/GRC/stone/terracotta), louvers, sunshades, balustrades, and canopies—accurately, watertight, airtight, and safe, meeting project specs, UAE Fire & Life Safety requirements, and consultant approvals.

Key Responsibilities

   Pre-Installation & Set-Out

  • Read IFC/shop drawings, setting-out and anchorage details; confirm tolerances and substrates (plumb/level/opening sizes).

  • Coordinate builder’s work: rebates/returns, sill falls, embeds, thermal/air barrier continuity, and waterproofing tie-ins.

  • Verify materials (extrusions, finishes, glass type/thickness, fixings) and protection films.

   Frames, Sub-Frames & Anchors

  • Fix sub-frames/rails and primary anchors to approved spacing and torque; record torque logs.

  • Maintain required edge distances, packers/shims, isolation pads (to prevent bimetallic corrosion), and thermal breaks.

   Glazing & Panels

  • Install frames, doors, and glazed units with correct bite/edge cover, setting blocks, spacers/packers; seat gaskets properly.

  • Erect cladding panels to line/level; ensure expansion joints and movement joints are respected; keep ventilation/drain paths open.

   Weatherproofing & Fire Integrity

  • Apply primers and perimeter sealants with backer rods to designed joint sizes; achieve continuous air/water barrier.

  • Fit sill flashings, end dams, drip edges; ensure weep holes are unobstructed.

  • Install firestopping/cavity barriers exactly per approved details and coordinate inspections.

   Finishing, Protection & Handover

  • Clean, snag, and protect completed areas (films, edge guards, barriers); align hardware/closers and check smooth operation.

  • Support QA/QC field tests (hose/water infiltration, anchor pull-out); close snags promptly.

  • Provide inputs for as-builts, O&M/cleaning guidance, and warranties.

    Coordination & Documentation

  • Work to method statements/ITPs; raise MIR/WIR; maintain daily progress and photographic records of concealed works.

  • Coordinate with MEP for penetrations near frames and with waterproofing/tiling at thresholds and terraces.

   HSE

  • Working-at-height controls (scaffolds/MEWPs, lifelines, harnesses), dropped-object prevention, and glass handling with certified suction lifters.

  • Safe use of power tools (guards, dust extraction), manual handling plans for large panes/panels, and exclusion zones below work fronts.

Weather & Traffic Considerations (Sharjah/UAE)

  • Heat & Humidity

    • Schedule lifts, glazing, and sealant works early morning/evening; comply with MOHRE summer midday break.

    • Store frames/glass/adhesives in shade/ventilated areas; follow data-sheet limits for substrate temperature, dew point, and cure times.

    • Protect coated aluminum and IGUs from thermal shock; ventilate enclosed spaces during sealant/adhesive use.

  • Dust/Sand

    • Keep tracks, gaskets, bonding faces clean; mask adjacent finishes when cutting; cap open cavities until close-out.

  • Occasional Rain/Coastal Influence

    • Prioritize sill flashings/end dams; ensure weep/drain paths are open; weatherproof penetrations and external JBs; use corrosion-resistant fixings where specified.

  • Traffic & Logistics

    • Plan off-peak deliveries for long profiles/large panes; provide banksmen; obtain SRTA/Police permits if curbside cranes/MEWPs affect public roads.

    • Stage A-frames close to work fronts without overloading slabs; maintain safe pedestrian/inspection routes.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 5–8 years façade installation (UAE/GCC preferred) on low/mid-rise buildings.

  • Skilled in aluminum/glazing systems, rainscreen cladding, sealants, and anchorage; able to read drawings and use lasers/levels.

  • Familiar with UAE Fire & Life Safety interfaces (cavity barriers/firestopping) and consultant inspection practices.

  • Basic English for coordination (Arabic/Urdu/Hindi an advantage).

Tools & Equipment (Typical)

Laser level/total station (as available), torque wrench, impact driver/SDS drill, suction lifters, glass A-frames, riveters/fasteners, grinders with extraction, sealant guns & nozzles, backer rods/primers, measuring tapes/squares, PPE (harness, helmet, gloves, cut-resistant sleeves, eye/ear protection).

Core Competencies

  • Precise setting-out and tolerance control

  • Watertight/airtight detailing and sealant quality

  • Safe handling/lifting at height and clean housekeeping

  • Documentation discipline (ITPs, torque logs, test records)

  • Cross-trade coordination (waterproofing, masonry, MEP)

KPIs

  • First-time pass on consultant field inspections and water/anchor tests.

  • Zero leaks at handover and during DLP; minimal rework/snags.

  • Programme adherence for frames, glazing, cladding, and sealing.

  • Zero major HSE incidents; full compliance with midday break & TMPs.

  • Complete as-builts/O&M/warranties accepted on first submission.

Deliverables

  • Shop drawings/setting-out, anchorage details, samples/mock-ups, material approvals.

  • Method statements, ITPs, MIR/WIR logs, torque & sealant batch records.

  • Field test reports (water/anchor) and photographic evidence of concealed works.

  • As-built drawings, O&M/cleaning manuals, warranties and care instructions.

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English, Hindi
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Construction and Building Maintenance