Construction Support Designer

Environmental Air Systems•High Point, NC

30d

About The Position

Environmental Air Systems (EAS), a full-service mechanical contractor, is seeking a Construction Support Designer. This is an advanced engineering design-level salaried position that may be based at various EAS facilities, including jobsites where EAS is contracted to work. The designer provides drafting, design, and engineering technical support with minimal supervision to coordinate, fabricate, and install EAS products, including mechanical systems such as ductwork, piping, and plumbing; custom-built air handling units; and controls. The role communicates directly with EAS manufacturing plants, Envirotrol, and field organizations at project locations to facilitate the flow of technical information. The position requires a two-year associate degree in mechanical design or related experience as determined by the Construction Design Manager, plus at least three years of applied experience. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required to meet project milestones and deadlines; hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek are paid at 1.5 times the regular pay rate. Occasional travel to project sites, potentially for extended periods, may be required, and the employee must be able to walk and climb ladders or stairs to observe construction.

Requirements

Two-year associate degree in mechanical design or related experience as determined by the Construction Design Manager.
At least three years of applied experience.
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Proficiency with Navisworks 2012 or later.
Proficiency with Revit 2018 or later; MEP is preferred, while Revit Architectural or Revit Structure will be considered.
Proficiency with AutoCAD or AutoCAD MEP 2018 or later, including Fabrication CADmep.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and Google Suite, including Docs and Sheets.
Proficiency with cloud file management tools such as Google Drive, BIM360, BOX, Dropbox, or Bluebeam Studio.
Proficiency with PDF editing software such as Bluebeam.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of applicable product design.
Good understanding of field installation processes for HVAC sheet metal, plumbing, and piping.
Good understanding of manufacturing and prefabrication processes for sheet metal, plumbing, and piping.
Good design skills.
Interpersonal skills to lead and coordinate projects involving multiple people and functions.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external project teams in person and through email, text, phone, and online platforms such as Google Hangouts and Microsoft Teams.
OSHA 10 construction certification obtained within the last five years.
Ability to walk and climb ladders or stairs as needed to observe projects under construction.

Nice To Haves

Revit MEP proficiency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain models and drawings for takeoff, coordination, fabrication, installation, and project tracking, following applicable modeling and drafting standards.
Verify EAS documents and models against job specifications, contract documents, and submittal information.
Perform design drafting activities authorized by the EAS Construction Design Manager.
Check drawings for accuracy and help verify drawings prepared by assisting team members.
Complete assigned work to meet project schedules and deadlines.
Assist other team members with their assigned tasks.
Lead coordination meetings for projects where EAS is responsible for coordination, using virtual meeting software and Navisworks.
Coordinate with document control to ensure required documents are duplicated and distributed to field teams, shops, project managers, and project teams outside EAS.
Produce model-based reports and verify their accuracy to support purchasing, shops, estimating and marketing, QA/QC, and field management and installation teams; also check reports prepared by assisting team members.
Travel to project sites when required and physically observe projects under construction, including walking and climbing ladders or stairs as needed.
Support other projects as assigned by the EAS Construction Design Manager.
Develop models and drawings from design models and drawings to support estimating and marketing as needed.
Manage the design and drafting schedule for assigned projects, including the work of assisting team members.
Provide daily project progress and issue updates to the EAS Construction Design Manager, including updates on assisting team members; update project managers on design and drafting status as needed.
Maintain schedules, checklists, progress reports, and project tracking platforms such as Smartsheet, Trello, BIMTrack, and BIM360 Glue.
Attend weekly interdepartmental Project Leads meetings to report project status, discuss department issues, and review upcoming projects and initiatives.