Design Support Specialist

Iengtobuild; Granite City (IL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Health Insurance

401k with Company Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Design Support Specialist in Granite City, IL. Join the Design Operations Team to manage mechanical design projects end-to-end. Ideal candidates will possess over 3 years of experience in project management or mechanical design. Responsibilities include overseeing schedules, coordinating teams, and managing project documentation. The role offers diverse benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Program, health and vision insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in project management, VDC, or engineering within mechanical construction.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems and construction document sets.
• Willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage project setup, documentation, schedules, and meeting preparation.
• Coordinate with VDC and engineering teams for project schedules.
• Facilitate design meetings and manage project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical systems knowledge

MEP design workflows

BIM/VDC environments

Problem-solving

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

iENG Operations Opportunity: Design Support Specialist

iENG Design is seeking a qualified professional to join our Design Operations Team. iENG's method of engineering is unique: We begin with the end in mind, and we challenge everything. We take time to understand the project we want to deliver. We understand the owner's views, use of building, the owner's operation and maintenance capabilities. We look at first cost v. operation cost v. life cycle cost. Every iENG project has a best value and best design---and that's what we deliver. An IMI Company, iENG serves nationwide Fortune 500 clients across the Institutional, Commercial and Industrial markets---there isn't a project our team cannot tackle.

iENG Design is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO and has branch offices in Granite City, IL, Nashville, TN and Charlotte, NC. Services & Capabilities include: Engineering & Design, VDC/BIM Coordination, Construction Support, Scheduling, Commissioning, Retro Commissioning and Inspection Services. iENG currently ranks as one of the largest engineering/design firms by revenue in the region.

We are currently looking for a Design Support Specialist to join our Design Operations team located at our headquarters in Granite City, IL. Our ideal candidate for this position will have 3+ years of experience in project management or a designer role within mechanical design, engineering or construction industries. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of mechanical design and engineering projects. This role serves as the primary point of contact between the Construction Team and the internal project design team, coordinating resources, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes. Design Support Specialists work closely with the VDC, Engineering, and Commissioning teams to align project scope with production capacity and delivery timelines.

Primary responsibilities for iENG’s Design Support Specialisti nclude:

• Assisting with project setup, documentation management, schedule coordination, and meeting preparation.
• Preparing and maintaining detailed project work plans, including task assignments and due dates for internal teams
• Scheduling and facilitating meetings with the project teams to determine fabrication plans prior to spooling and detailing
• Coordinating with VDC, engineering, and commissioning teams to develop project schedules, assign tasks, and monitor progress against project milestones.
• Managing third-party resources, to ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and execution strategy.
• Facilitating project design meetings, design reviews, and coordination meetings with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Managing iENG project documentation including scope deliverables and design logs.
• Proactively identifying project risks.

Primary qualifications for iENG’s Design Support Specialist include:

• 3+ years experience in project management, VDC, or engineering within the mechanical construction industry.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, MEP design workflows, and construction document sets.
• Experience with project management tools and BIM/VDC environments.
• Willing to travel on an as needed basis.
• Ability to interpret and identify potential problems or risks and come up with creative solutions.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Experience based salary
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Discretionary Company Contributions
• Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program

DIVERSITY:

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with us. The IMI companies strive to build a team that is truly reflective of the communities we serve in every level of our business. We know that when diverse minds and perspectives come together, the possibilities are limitless.

WHY iENG DESIGN?

The iENG team is led by innovative engineers with vast experience across multiple industries. Their passion and understanding of the design & construction process results in a higher level of excellence within our entire engineering & design group. IMI companies know that to tackle the challenging projects we are faced with every day takes a team of creative problem solvers who aren’t afraid to be bold. Which is why IMI companies work every day to create a work environment that gives back to our employees. We take pride in supporting our own.

Our philosophy is to hire talented people, provide them with the training, tools, and resources to be successful, empower them to go and contribute to the success of the company, and to reward performance. If you’re ready to be a part of our team AND a part of our solution, APPLY TODAY!

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