Project Design Lead

Tippmann Group•Fort Wayne, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Tippmann Construction Project Design Leads work with potential customers and Tippmann Construction’s Sales, Design, Estimating, Project Management, and Leadership teams during the sales cycle and construction process. The role focuses on understanding project design needs, developing site and facility solutions, drafting options, defining scope, assisting third-party engineers with project planning and cost estimates, and presenting options to Tippmann leadership and customers. New designers receive training and support to apply their prior design experience to cold storage design. The position is based at Tippmann Group’s corporate office in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and requires limited travel.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM)-related major.
High proficiency with AutoCAD or related drafting technology.
Understanding and experience with 3D modeling and BIM concepts.
Ability to learn quickly and solve problems in multi-solution and ambiguous situations.
Strong internal and external communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated leadership in driving decisions among a team.
Track record of positive job performance, attention to detail, and results-oriented experience.
Self-starter who is highly motivated and requires limited supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial facility design, engineering, and construction, including architectural, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, or equipment layout.
Experience in the food processing and distribution industry.

Responsibilities

Work with potential customers and Tippmann Construction sales and engineering leadership to understand clients’ businesses, operational processes, and facility design needs.
Use AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam to develop detailed site and facility designs that meet stakeholder needs.
Work with customers and outside stakeholders to modify design options and resolve open design elements and issues.
Translate business requirements into site and facility design options for stakeholders.
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 other third parties to understand external impacts to facility and site designs.
Lead Tippmann Construction third-party engineers through the 30-60-90 engineering process.
Support Tippmann and customer Project Management teams throughout construction.