Prefabricated (Pre-Fab) Designer

Improve Group • North Valley, NM

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

A Pre-Fab Designer at Improve Group works to translate a client’s vision and site requirements into a compelling design solution. This role will utilize their skills in supporting Design and Architecture projects across DoD and Commercial projects; with an emphasis and specialty in the Pre-Fab space. This includes development of drafted 2-D drawings and 3-D models (from programming through construction administration) which provide design services for our building construction projects. In collaboration with our licensed architecture team, this position enhances our OMEGA impact and greatly expands the opportunity for revenue and scale in our expanding business. It allows IG to deliver integrated projects to our clients, while improving our internal process, critical thinking and design of the built environment.
At Improve Group (IG), a Pre-Fab Designer works closely with the broader Architecture and Operations teams to develop comprehensive project plans for the design of a project, then coordinates, tracks, and drives the efforts of all teams involved (internal and external partners) to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and timely solutions through project completion. This position is both technical and creative in nature and requires strong analytical, planning and organizational skills. This role requires strong design skills, advanced CAD / BIM software proficiency, and strong project management skills.
This role will have a hybrid schedule based out of our Albuquerque, NM office. There will be occasional travel within the US involved, estimated to be less than 20%. The Pre-Fab Designer will direct report to the Pre-Fab Design Supervisor and will be joining a Pre-Fab team of 2.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree required, BA in Architecture on Construction required.
• 5+ years of experience within the architecture industry providing the following services: Programming, SD/DD/CD drawings, Bidding/Negotiation and Construction Administration.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business development, construction professionals, architects, engineers, and owners.
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints and complex technical drawings.
• Experience handling several simultaneous projects with evolving deliverables and deadlines.
• Proficient with BIM and CAD software (Revit, AutoCAD,).
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign).
• Familiarity with office software (Windows 11); Microsoft Teams and Dynamics or equivalent CRM.
• Familiarity with various other software; Bluebeam; Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); Microsoft Office (Teams and Dynamics or equivalent CRM); Enscape and Twinmotion
• Ability to live our four Inside-Out Company Commitments: Be the Advocate, Be Unreasonable, Be Vulnerable, Be Bonded
• Clean driving record with proof of insurance and valid driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship
• Must have the ability to gain access to DoD facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for a minimum of 2 years of experience in designing prefabricated wall panel systems.
• If candidate has advanced to expert knowledge on BIM (Revit Software) & CAD; it is satisfactory to have a strong interest in mastering a specialty in Pre-Fab.
• Experience in the DoD/Federal market is highly preferred but not required.
• If candidate is working towards architecture licensure, leadership is happy to support this pursuit via guidance, mentorship and insights to navigate each step of the process.

Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying project design vision. Organize and lead the preparation of drafted construction drawing using 2-D drawings (Autocad) and 3-D models (Revit).
• Prepare and distribute drawing sets (SD, DD, CD and/or Prefab shop drawings) to A&E team and participate in delivery planning for projects.
• Heavy involvement in the Sumittal and Record Set drawing creation for Pre-Fab manufacturers.
• Visit project sites with Project Managers and Install teams to assess the job site and take detailed measurements of the space.
• Use of Software’s in the form of AutoCAD / Revit will be essential to this role.
• Coordination of final finish selections, graphic selections, wall details, and anything else pertaining to the final Pre-Fab wall system order will be required.
• Close communication with the install team by providing them 3D models of the final Pre-Fab wall system order, install drawings, and any other resources available to the install team will be an added component of this role.
• Support business development and sales through education and the management of customer expectations around project deliverables.
• Assist in managing stakeholder communications during the entire life cycle of a project.
• Support development of the OMEGA platform which includes: methodology, building ecosystem partner relationships and engaging in R&D efforts for both project specific and general business development.
• Promote empowerment of the team to ensure that the design vision is successfully communicated.
• Participate in maintaining both vendor and branch / partner relationships as part of the overall project life cycle.
• Work collaboratively within teams to support a highly effective and technically proficient design team.
• Through mentorship, project reviews and process development, enable other team members to grow and develop critical problem solving and design thinking skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary (Depending on experience)
• Performance based incentive pay and participation in the employee company bonus (annual)
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership program (ESOP). An ESOP is an employee benefit plan that enables employees to own part or all of the company they work for, through granted stocks to employees.
• 401K retirement company match
• Medical (90% premium company paid, for employee), dental, vision, company covered life insurance and disability (short and long term), optional additional life insurance
• PTO, Bereavement, Paid New Parent Leave, and Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level