Sr. Design Technician

Dairy Queen•Bloomington, MN

45d•Hybrid

About The Position

Support the development of new food and treat prototype concepts for both domestic and international markets. Generate and implement prototype designs working with external consulting vendors and responding to inquiries from outside parties regarding application of design finishes and elements, sourcing of materials, and other matters pertinent to the timely completion of projects. Develop a new departmental BIM standard, building, developing, a Revit template, prototypes, and families from existing AutoCAD prototypes. Manage prototype file in creation and access in both AutoCAD and Revit formats to enable internal team members to share with external parties (architects/engineers) as part of new store development growth. Create project feasibility sketches/drawings for both new store and reinvestment projects. The overall objective of aligning the system image design and operational standards is to provide the greatest opportunity for franchisees to maximize return on investment.

Requirements

Minimum Associate/Technical degree in Architectural Technologies, Drafting, Construction Management, or a related specialized field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Minimum of 5-8 years of design and/or construction documentation experience.
Strong proficiency in Revit.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, and 3D software to produce high quality drawings and renderings.
Track record of independently creating design and/or construction documents in accordance with recognized industry drawing standards and formatting.
Strong understanding of both historic and current building construction industry systems and techniques.
Informed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate information in a department and/or team environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite application software.
Able to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects and requests simultaneously, within an intense, deadline-driven environment.
Well organized and focused on detail and accuracy.
Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
Ability to work independently for periods of time up to 8 hours.

Nice To Haves

Multiple restaurant (QSR) projects background, preferred.
Custom design and plan preparation as well as collaboration experience with architects and general contractors on construction drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

Prototype Plan Development and Maintenance: Responsible for prototype documentation of the various building design concepts. Work with external vendors to source appropriate materials to be utilized with the prototype design. Coordinate prototype documents with consulting architectural, structural, and M/E/P consulting engineers.
New Concept Development: Assist in the creation and implementation of new store prototype designs. Utilize Revit and AutoCAD to create design intent working drawings and support materials to accurately communicate concept design direction. Assist in the development of equipment layouts that reflect the operational needs of current and proposed menu platforms and customer service methods.
Create and Manage BIM Prototype: Provide technical guidance and support in the implementation of Revit to the architectural team. Collaborate in developing a BIM Standard providing ongoing Revit training and maintenance as needed. Build and manage Revit template, prototypes, and families from existing AutoCAD prototypes. Assist project team members in Building Information Modeling (BIM) by providing technical guidance and trouble shooting BIM related issues as required. Provide BIM related training as needed to assist team members in execution of software. Provide guidance in BIM coordination with outside architects and engineering BIM models.
Project Feasibility Drawings: Create project feasibility sketches/drawings for both new store and reinvestment projects based on requests submitted by franchise developers, field staff, and franchisees. Generate site sketches, building layouts, and exterior elevation renderings. Formulate production core feasibility layouts representing the best use of current approved equipment. Provide new store support for architects, engineers, and builders on the various building details and material specifications impacted by proposed equipment layout or building design. Completed drawings are expected to accurately represent the design image of a location and provide our franchisee community with a reasonable assessment of project viability and cost.
Communications: Effectively communicate status and content of prototype drawings with internal and external persons. Respond in a prompt and courteous manner to the numerous inquiries from outside parties regarding application of design finishes and elements, sourcing of materials, and other matters pertinent to the timely completion of projects. Provide guidance to field and internal staff, architects, builders, franchisees and vendors on the accurate and effective application of new store program requirements.
Support DAC or other corporate-wide initiatives: Utilize design and technical expertise to assist the various corporate initiatives including value-engineering, bi-annual Connect gathering, numerous operational and equipment explorations, branding and merchandising applications in new store prototypes, and non-traditional building prototype explorations.