Project Designer 1

Alterman•Lewisville, TX

About The Position

The Project Designer assists with assigned projects and works closely with Project Managers and field supervision to support successful project completion. As assigned by the Installation Planning Manager, the role contributes to project design, pre-planning for prefabrication, and administrative paperwork. The position researches plans, specifications, codes, and contract documents; identifies and coordinates prefabrication opportunities; and supports project scheduling, electrical layouts, BIM coordination, drawing distribution, logistics, procurement, and installation. It also assists with document control, submittals, record drawings, coordination studies, safety, and continuous improvement activities. The work is primarily in an office environment, with occasional travel to jobsites. Overtime and weekend work may be needed to meet project deadlines. The role has physical requirements associated with computer work and navigating construction sites, including lifting and moving materials.

Requirements

Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Solid written and verbal communication skills and the ability to integrate into a construction environment.
Strong reasoning and judgment skills.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand contract documents, plans, specifications, and requirements.
Working knowledge of electrical systems, applicable codes, and industry standards.
Knowledge of current National Electrical Codes and applicable local and state electrical codes.
Basic understanding of electrical systems.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Suite, and ability to learn and use related software and systems.
Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed to meet project deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman Electrician License or equivalent relevant electrical construction experience.

Responsibilities

Research plans, specifications, codes, and contract documents to ensure design requirements are met.
Identify prefabrication opportunities and coordinate with manufacturing.
Enter tasks into the Manufacturing Schedule.
Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors to assist in developing project schedules.
Prepare branch power layouts and build sheets, basic lighting layouts with controls, and basic in-wall rough-in layouts and build sheets.
Coordinate Trimble point layouts and work with BIM Technicians to enter designs into the model.
Assist with distribution of drawings to the field.
Coordinate with logistics and onsite foremen to support successful installation.
Build Bills of Materials and coordinate material orders with Purchasing and supervision.
Create equipment and panel directories, equipment tags, cable markers, and device plates.
Assist with document control, including writing and tracking requests for information (RFIs) and responses.
Complete the Specification Review Guide.
Assist with the schedule of values.
Assist in completing as-built and/or record drawings.
Complete basic submittal reviews for simple lighting and lighting-control installations and miscellaneous materials.
Assist in preparing information for coordination studies.
Identify and correct safety violations, and report violations to the Safety Director, Project Manager, and/or division manager.
Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.