Project Development Specialist

BlueScope•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Project Development Specialist establishes and clarifies specific projects that are submitted as design-build projects and projects received. The Specialist prepares and coordinates detailed descriptions of projects and their requirements to allow accurate and efficient processing by the Engineering team. They also coordinate the planning of a construction project before the Engineering phase begins, as well as participate in pre-coordination meetings, evaluations, studies, value engineering and analysis, and constructability reviews of best practices. The Project Development Specialist uses engineering systems and drawings to provide project coordination, structural design services, and up-front information for customers. The Specialist focuses on continuous improvement, cost reduction, quality, and safety. They also focus on supporting and engaging in a collaborative work environment with all internal associates and clients. Key Focus Areas: Builds and develops CAD drawings (Permit and Anchor Bolt drawings for pre-construction use by builders, end clients, and internal customers. Coordinates pre-construction drawings with the production team and customer to verify pre-construction information accuracy. Ensures customer design service needs are met by meeting drawing and information collaboration deliverables and producing and managing drawing sets. Develops and grows software and technical knowledge and skills to keep up with changes in software development. Provides technical expertise to customers. Attends applicable meetings.

Requirements

Associate or 2-year technical degree or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
Proficient in Algebra and Trigonometry
3 years of experience in the Metal Building field
Experience in communicating with contractors, engineers, and architects
Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel & Outlook)
Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to prioritize
Problem solving

Nice To Haves

5 + years of experience in the Metal Building field
General understanding and ability to read architectural drawings and specifications
Proficient in CAD and Revit modeling
Experience with Autodesk Programs preferred
Flexibility with travel requirements and overtime when required

Responsibilities

Establish and clarify specific projects submitted as design-build projects and projects received.
Prepare and coordinate detailed descriptions of projects and their requirements for accurate and efficient processing by the Engineering team.
Coordinate the planning of a construction project before the Engineering phase begins.
Participate in pre-coordination meetings, evaluations, studies, value engineering and analysis, and constructability reviews of best practices.
Use engineering systems and drawings to provide project coordination, structural design services, and up-front information for customers.
Focus on continuous improvement, cost reduction, quality, and safety.
Support and engage in a collaborative work environment with all internal associates and clients.
Build and develop CAD drawings (Permit and Anchor Bolt drawings for pre-construction use by builders, end clients, and internal customers).
Coordinate pre-construction drawings with the production team and customer to verify pre-construction information accuracy.
Ensure customer design service needs are met by meeting drawing and information collaboration deliverables and producing and managing drawing sets.
Develop and grow software and technical knowledge and skills to keep up with changes in software development.
Provide technical expertise to customers.
Attend applicable meetings.