Architectural Designer / Estimator - Porter Corp

PlayCore Holdings, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PlayCore Holdings, Inc. in Michigan is seeking an Engineering/Design professional to interpret building plans and input SIP panel designs into compliant layouts.

The role focuses on designing walls, roofs and floors to meet structural and industry standards, while preparing preliminary drawings and submittals for review. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers on structural designs, produce CAD production drawings, and create BOMs for manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Architectural degree or degree in similar field.
• 3D modeling and creating submittal drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret building plans.
• Input SIP panel data for design layouts per Porter SIPs standards.
• Design walls, roofs and floors to meet structural and non-structural standards.
• Prepare preliminary engineering drawings, submittal drawings and repair details.
• Collaborate with engineers on structural designs and layouts.
• Produce production drawings in CAD to support manufacturing.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOM) and enter data into manufacturing databases.
• Prepare installation drawings in CAD for job sites.
• Generate pricing for estimating using PDF quoting tools.
• Assist in training new employees and developing teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Architectural degree or degree in similar field

Tools

MS Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access

EPICOR ERP

Dietrich

Planswift

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Category: Engineering/Design

Requisition Number: ARCHI001606

• Posted : July 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting building plans
• Input of SIP panels for design layouts conforming to current Porter SIPs design practices and standards
• Design wall, roof and floors ensuring both structural and non-structural elements are accurate, optimized and conforms to standards
• Prepare preliminary engineering drawings, submittal drawings and/or repair details
• Work with engineers on structural designs and layouts
• Prepare production drawings in CAD to support and aid manufacturing
• Create Bills of Materials (BOM) for the products specified and entering data into a manufacturing database
• Prepare installation drawings in CAD for jobsite
• Generate and provide accurate pricing for estimating purposes using PDF quoting tools
• Aid in training of new employees when required
• Aid in individual skills development and team development when required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

Architectural degree or a degree in similar field. 3D modeling and creating submittal drawings.

Travel

This position requires minimal to no travel

Computer Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access
• Demonstrated proficiency using EPICOR ERP or similar systems
• Demonstrated proficiency using Dietrich or similar a modeling software program
• Demonstrated proficiency using Planswift or similar estimating software program
• Occasional use of AutoCAD or similar software program

Other Requirements

• General knowledge of construction industry and construction site management
• Knowledge of structural insulated panels is a plus
• Knowledge of structural loading and load tables
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural plans
• Ability to calculate tributary loads and load transfer though a building
• Ability to operate a computer and Dietrich design software (Training is provided)
• Good written and oral communication skills are required
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Attention to details and memory of these details
• Effectively communicate with customers, co-workers and construction personnel
• Good math skills including, but not limited to, architectural units, fractions, geometry and basic trigonometry
• Organized and able to balance workload as needed

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