Project Design Lead
About The Position
Tippmann Group is seeking a Project Design Lead for their Ft. Wayne, IN headquarters. This role involves hands-on design work and customer interaction, directly impacting the success of an industry leader in refrigerated construction, distribution, and warehousing solutions. New designers receive training and support to integrate their experience into the cold storage design space. The Project Design Lead collaborates with customers, sales, design, estimating, project management, and leadership teams throughout the sales cycle and construction process. Key responsibilities include understanding project design needs, developing site and facility solutions, drafting options, defining scope, assisting with project planning and cost estimations, and presenting options to leadership and customers.
Requirements
- Minimum of an associate degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) related major
- A high level of proficiency with AutoCAD or related drafting technology
- Understanding and experience with 3D Modeling and BIM concepts
- Proven capability to learn quickly and problem solve in multi-solution and ambiguous situations
- Strong internal and external communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated leadership in driving decisions among a team of individuals
- Track record of positive job performance, attention to detail, and results-oriented experience
- Self-starter, highly motivated and require limited supervision
- Proficiency with the MS Office suite of products
Nice To Haves
- Industrial facility design, engineering, and construction experience (architectural, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and equipment layout)
- Food Processing and Distribution industry experience
Responsibilities
- Work with potential customers and Tippmann Construction sales and engineering leadership to understand the client’s business, operational processes, and their facility design needs and wants
- Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam to develop detailed site and facility designs, ensuring designs meets all stakeholder needs and wants
- Work with customers and outside stakeholders to modify design options and drive resolution on open design elements and issues
- Translate business requirements into site and facility design options for the impacted stakeholders
- Clearly define project scope and develop high level construction project plans corresponding to design options
- Assist Estimating in developing project costs, including optional designs, alternates, and allowances
- Work with government officials, local utilities, and additional 3rd parties to understand outside impacts to facility and site designs
- Lead Tippmann Construction third-party engineers through the 30-60-90 engineering process
- Support the Tippmann and Customer Project Management teams throughout the construction process
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- Quarterly bonus program
- Company laptop and iPhone
- Seven paid holidays
- Paid vacation time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Short- and long-term disability as well as life insurance
- 401k plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
