Senior Plumbing Designer

Overview

Senior Plumbing Designer who creates design drawings, coordinates teams, and oversees projects.

Key Responsibilities

• navisworks clash
• electronic drawings
• model coordination
• system layout
• load calculation
• qa/qc

Tasks

-Coordinates the contract documents with the construction administrators and may perform on-site inspections during construction as required; may serve as Construction Administrator as needed -Maintains a continued focus on the latest code requirements, design software, and other industry trends -Assists the design team in the coordination with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, and other disciplines -Performs collision changes in Navisworks as collisions are identified by the design team -Prepares electronic drawings with accuracy, neatness, and efficiency using industry software -Coordinates initial project set up and continuously ensures the team has the current model through communication with the architect -May hold project manager responsibilities on some projects; tasks include establishing project scope with the client, scheduling work, maintaining communication with the client, attending meetings, overseeing profitability, implementing a QA/QC plan, and performing job close out processes -Processes drawings received from the architect into models that can be used by the design team -Assists in the development of man-hour budgets and performs tasks in accordance with the budget by accurately quantifying the amount of effort needed to complete tasks -May assist or supervise in data collection and/or field verification -Assists in the training and mentoring of designers and EITs -Visually reviews plans for defects in design work -Communicates with team members, project manager, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawings -Communicates design requirements and answers questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phases -Assists the design team in the process of putting a set of drawings into an organized package -Reviews shop drawings, records changes, and keeps all disciplines informed of details and schedules -May collaborate with a team of designers and engineers on the standardization of design practices and procedures, QA/QC, and current issues facing the design group -Develops design approaches and concepts on assigned projects in coordination with the project engineer -Performs system design layout and sizing for assigned projects -Implements design requirements as related by design team -Anticipates problems and potential conflicts and provides recommended solutions to team members -Attends project update meetings with both clients and team members -Maintains detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team members -Assists in the studies, load calculation, and selection of equipment to fit the project design

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• navisworks
• technical degree
• 6 years
• microsoft office

What You Bring

-Knowledge of construction terminology -Written Communication Skills – ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation -Knowledge of basic math -Technical Writing Skills – skilled in the area of summarizing or explaining technical information in a clear, concise, and accurate way, communicating the point intended -Speech Clarity – ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand you -Interpersonal Skills- ability to interact positively and work effectively with others -Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus six years applicable experience OR eight years applicable experience -Knowledge of state and/or local construction guidelines -Demonstrated proficient knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline specific engineering software (i.e., TRACE, HASS, and SKM) -Comprehension – ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicated -Judgment and Decision-Making Skills – ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out; constructively questioning and analyzing information in order to make the best conclusion -Foresight – ability to predict what is likely to happen in the future -Experience in performing system or project designs with only general technical supervision from engineering staff -Knowledge of systems integration -Capable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (i.e., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical) -General knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies -Detail-Oriented – ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and is able to understand the cause of a certain outcome -Knowledge of applicable codes and standards -Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) -General knowledge of applicable engineering discipline -Mentoring Skills – as a more experienced colleague, is able to provide support and feedback to less experienced colleagues; acts as a source of guidance, assistance, and expertise to less experiences colleagues -Organizational Skills – can marshal resources (people, funding, material, support, etc.) to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish goals; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner -Influence – ability to help others understand one’s point of view -Three years of experience with large scope projects

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About Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.

-Delivers design, commissioning and technology services across sectors including industrial, buildings, energy and transport. -Typical projects range from large stadiums (e.g., Allegiant Stadium) to hospital systems and bridge repairs. -Operates regionally with a main HQ and twelve branch offices, enabling both community roots and wide reach.

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