Formwork Engineer III

Baker Construction•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Formwork Engineer III oversees and participates in the design and preparation of formwork layout drawings addressing the technical aspects of formwork layout, forming materials, system selection, and proper implementation. Participates in the project planning to ensure the most efficient, safe, and economical forming systems are incorporated in the project design. Must sign, stamp, and approve design work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the field of Civil or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology; and a minimum of six years related experience and/or training;
Licensed Professional Engineer
Proficiency in Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficient in AutoCAD
Basic understanding of BIM
Ability to understand, customize and modify spreadsheets
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, and government regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
Good listening skills
Ability to comprehend documents such as blueprints and construction drawings
Ability to apply concepts such as algebra, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, geometry, trigonometry, and interpolation to practical situations
Ability to perform engineering analysis, such as load calculations, pressures, shear, moment, and deflection calculations
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to interact with project personnel, clients, and Engineers
Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to think outside of the box

Responsibilities

Provides Engineering input for proper form selection
Calculates loads for shoring, forming and reshoring
Determines member sizes and proper spacing
Ensures formwork loads fall within the capacities of the crane
Confirms framing layouts meet the design load requirements
Designs lifting and rigging equipment
Designs temporary bracing for existing structures such as walls and floors
Reviews the designs and calculations of Formwork Engineers
Identifies and resolves any unique design issues on the project
Determines final crane placement based on foundation and load designs
Oversees: Production of formwork shop drawings based on the design of the chosen formwork system Production of pour break drawings Production of crane layout drawings Review of construction drawings for dimensional conflicts and clarifications Issuing of RFIs to resolve conflicts. Production of repetitive drawings for typical formwork layout. Maintenance of project drawing files Plotting and assembly of drawings per standards set by the Engineering Department
Compares and checks production drawings to the design criteria of the construction documents
Identifies safety issues on the drawings
Communicates with the field on drawing conflicts and issues related to formwork and brings resolution
Maintains standard detail library
Ensures critical framing sections are shown on the drawings
Reviews and critiques vendor supplied drawings
Participates in transition meetings to determine production schedule for shop and engineering drawings and work order production
Quantity take-offs of form material to the shop for fabrication and shipment
Shop production with the field progress
Work orders to shop for pre-assembly of forms to be shipped to the field
Delivery dates for formwork delivered to project
Performs pre pour inspections
Trains and qualifies others to do independent pre pour inspections
Critically views all aspects of construction design
Supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops team members to ensure maximum return on investment. Ensures support managers within area of responsibility also supervise, train, evaluate and develop their direct reports.