Entry-Level Project Designer: Electrical & BIM

Alterman, Inc.; Texas; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay plus benefits

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Wisconsin is looking for a Project Designer 1 to assist on various projects. The role involves designing, pre-planning, and paperwork management while collaborating closely with Project Managers and field supervision. Candidates should have a Journeyman Electrician License and skills in project management tools. This full-time position offers an entry-level opportunity with potential for growth in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle objects and tools.
• Able to read and understand contract documents and plans.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of current National Electrical Codes.

Responsibilities

• Assist on assigned projects and collaborate with teams.
• Research all plans and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors and manage project schedules.

Skills

Strong collaboration skills

Effective reasoning and judgment skills

Solid written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of electrical systems

Basic computer skills

Education

Journeyman Electrician License

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Procore

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

The Project Designer assists on any assigned project and works closely with Project Managers and field supervision to ensure the successful completion of each project. The Project Designer participates in designing, pre-planning for pre-fabrication, or administrative paperwork as assigned by the Installation Planning Manager.

• Project Design and Coordination: 90%
• Researches all plans, specifications, codes, and contract documents to ensure that design requirements are met.
• Identifies pre-fabrication opportunities and coordinates with manufacturing.
• Inputs tasks into Manufacturing Schedule.
• Coordinates with contractors and subcontractors to assist in the development of a project schedule.
• Prepares branch power layout and build sheets, basic lighting layout with controls, and basic in-wall rough in layout and build sheets.
• Coordinates Trimble point layouts and coordinates with BIM Technicians for entering design into model.
• Assists in the distribution of drawings to the field.
• Coordinates with logistics and onsite foreman to ensure successful installation.
• Builds Bill of Materials and coordinates with Purchasing to place material orders with supervision.
• Creates equipment / panel directories, equipment tags, cable markers and device plates.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: 10%
• Assisting in the document control process including writing and tracking of requests for information (RFIs) and their responses.
• Completing the Specification Review Guide.
• Assisting with the schedule of values.
• Assisting in the completion of “as built” and/or record drawings.
• Completing basic submittal reviews for lighting and lighting control (simple) installation and miscellaneous material.
• Assisting in the preparation of information for coordination studies.
• Identifying and correcting safety violations as they occur.
• Reporting safety violations to the Safety Director, Project Manager and/or division manager.

Overview

The Project Designer assists on any assigned project and works closely with Project Managers and field supervision to ensure the successful completion of each project. The Project Designer participates in designing, pre-planning for pre-fabrication, or administrative paperwork as assigned by the Installation Planning Manager.

Essential Functions

• Project Design and Coordination: 90%
• Researches all plans, specifications, codes, and contract documents to ensure that design requirements are met.
• Identifies pre-fabrication opportunities and coordinates with manufacturing.
• Inputs tasks into Manufacturing Schedule.
• Coordinates with contractors and subcontractors to assist in the development of a project schedule.
• Prepares branch power layout and build sheets, basic lighting layout with controls, and basic in-wall rough in layout and build sheets.
• Coordinates Trimble point layouts and coordinates with BIM Technicians for entering design into model.
• Assists in the distribution of drawings to the field.
• Coordinates with logistics and onsite foreman to ensure successful installation.
• Builds Bill of Materials and coordinates with Purchasing to place material orders with supervision.
• Creates equipment / panel directories, equipment tags, cable markers and device plates.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: 10%
• Assisting in the document control process including writing and tracking of requests for information (RFIs) and their responses.
• Completing the Specification Review Guide.
• Assisting with the schedule of values.
• Assisting in the completion of “as built” and/or record drawings.
• Completing basic submittal reviews for lighting and lighting control (simple) installation and miscellaneous material.
• Assisting in the preparation of information for coordination studies.
• Identifying and correcting safety violations as they occur.
• Reporting safety violations to the Safety Director, Project Manager and/or division manager.
• Participating in Continuous Improvement (CI) activities.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Journeyman Electrician License required.
  
  

Skills/Abilitites

• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to integrate into a construction environment.
• Strong effective reasoning and judgment skills.
• Able to read, interpret and understand contract documents, plans, specifications, and requirements.
• Must have working knowledge of electrical systems, appropriate codes, and industry standards.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of current National Electrical Codes as well as local and state electrical codes.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Suite) and able to learn and use related software and systems including, but not limited to, Revit, Navisworks, Procore, GTP Stratus, Smartsheet, Zoom, Blue Beam, Autodesk, and AutoCAD.
  
  

Work Environment

• Office environment with occasional travel to jobsites required.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; must be able to reach with hands and arms. Manual dexterity associated with computer data entry required.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Must be able to frequently sit.
• Must be able to occasionally stand, walk, climb, balance, crouch or crawl, stoop, and kneel.
• Must be able to safely operate a vehicle to travel to and from job sites.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to safely maneuver in a construction environment.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception are required.