Plumbing Designer
ColonialWebb•Richmond, VA
•$55,000 - $92,000
About The Position
ColonialWebb is seeking Plumbing Designers to join its Design team in Richmond. The role generates CAD documents, project coordination drawings, working shop drawings, and other documents that support shop and construction operations. The designer coordinates and details work according to plans, specifications, and ColonialWebb fabrication standards, while collaborating with project management to resolve conflicts and improve installation layouts. The position may involve job-site visits and attendance at project turnover or manufacturing meetings as requested.
Requirements
- High-level understanding of a trade such as mechanical pipe, plumbing, or sheet metal in commercial and industrial construction.
- At least 5 years of plumbing foreman or higher-level field experience.
- Proficiency in CAD detailing and design.
- Experience with AutoCAD and Navisworks.
- Experience with 3D design.
- Ability to read and understand contract drawings, specifications, and submittals.
- Basic computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to work on multiple projects and meet project deadlines.
- Ability to work in a job-site environment on occasion.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred experience with Revit.
- Working knowledge of Fabrication Suite software is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and detail work efficiently in accordance with plans, specifications, and ColonialWebb fabrication standards, and advise the Project Manager when conflicts arise.
- Document and provide marked-up submittals to the Project Manager showing modifications or discrepancies related to inline duct and piping devices, including air-side dampers and pipe- and plumbing-side control valves and specialty devices.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to reduce installation costs through efficient layout and acceptable changes to contract drawings; Project Management directs layout changes.
- Create efficient layouts by eliminating unnecessary duct, pipe, and fittings during coordination.
- Monitor and report to the Project Manager when coordination and detailing requires work beyond that indicated on contract drawings.
- Provide training and support to new and existing designers in using computerized design software and equipment, as required.
- Contact the Virtual Construction Manager when conflicts in direction or priority arise.
- Provide accurate estimates for assignment completion to the Virtual Construction Manager.
- Communicate with the Project Manager or Project Engineer as required, document directives, and notify the Virtual Construction Manager of changes affecting work completion.
- Provide and review daily or weekly progress reports, including footage, weld inches, hangers, and other discipline-related reports as required.
- Generate full coordination and fabrication drawings and provide necessary supporting paperwork, such as quantities of metal, accessories, footage, weld inches, and feet of pipe.
- Provide clear, dimensional, and accurate drawings from fabrication.
- Visit job sites as necessary to complete work assignments.
- Attend project turnover and manufacturing meetings for new and existing projects when requested by the Virtual Construction Manager or required by the job.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $55,000–$92,000.
- Career development and progression.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, and disability benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee referral incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
