Plumbing Designer

ColonialWebb; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Health/Dental/Life/Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Referral incentives

Job summary

ColonialWebb is seeking talented Plumbing Designers to join our Design team in Richmond to generate CAD documents, project coordination drawings, working shop drawings, and any documents to support shop and construction operations.

You should have 3+ years of field experience pertaining to plumbing/mechanical systems or direct design/detailing experience, with proficiency in CAD detailing and experience in Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field experience or direct design/detailing in mechanical piping or plumbing.
• Proficiency in CAD detailing and reading contract drawings.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate layout and detailing to align with plans and specs.
• Create full coordination and fabrication drawings and submittals.
• Attend project turnover and coordination meetings as required.
• Visit job sites to complete assignments and document progress.
• Provide training and support to junior designers as needed.

Skills

CAD detailing

Coordination with PM

3D design

Design review

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Fabrication Suite

Job description

ColonialWebb is seeking talented Plumbing Designers to join our Design team in Richmond to generate CAD documents, project coordination drawings, working shop drawings, and any documents to support shop and construction operations.Who we are:At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full-service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.Perks of joining ColonialWebb:Competitive salary of $55,000 - $92,000Career development and progression401(k) plan with company matchPTO and paid holidaysExcellent medical, dental, life, vision and disability benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee referral incentivesA day in the life:Coordinates and details work efficiently and in accordance with plans and specifications, and ColonialWebb fabrication standards. Advises the respective Project Manager as conflicts occurDocuments and provides marked up submittals to Project Manager showing any modifications, or discrepancies related to inline duct and piping devices. This includes, but is not limited to fire, smoke, opposed blade and control dampers on the air side, control valves and in line specialty devices related to the pipe and plumbing sideWorks in a collaborative manner with the respective Project Manager to reduce cost of installation through efficient layout and acceptable changes to contract drawings. Project Management has the authority to direct changes in layoutCreates an efficient layout by eliminating unnecessary duct, pipe, and fittings during coordinationMonitors and reports to the respective Project Manager when coordination and detailing requires work above and beyond that indicated on the contract drawingsProvides training and support to new and existing designers in the use of computerized design software and equipment, as requiredContacts the Virtual Construction Manager as conflicts in direction or priority ariseProvides accurate estimates for completion of assignments to the Virtual Construction ManagerCommunicates with the respective Project Manager or Project Engineer as required to accomplish assigned tasks. Documents directives and notifies the Virtual Construction Manager of any changes effecting the completion of workProvides and reviews daily/weekly progress reports—i.e., footage, weld inches, hangers, and any reports pertaining to your discipline as required by the Virtual Construction ManagerGenerates full coordination and fabrication drawings and provides all necessary paperwork to complete task—i.e., pounds of metal, accessories, footage, weld inches, feet of pipe, etc.Provides clear, dimensional, and accurate drawings/spool sheets from fabricationVisits job sites as necessary to complete work assignment.Attends meetings—i.e., project turnover and manufacturing meetings for new and existing projects—as requested by Virtual Construction Manager required by jobYou should have:High level understanding of his/her trade (mechanical pipe, plumbing or sheet metal) relative to commercial and industrial construction3+ years of Field experience pertaining to his/her trade (mechanical pipe, plumbing or sheet metal) or 3+ years of direct design/detailing experience (in relevant trade)Proficiency in CAD detailing and designPreferred experience with RevitExperience with AutoCad and NavisworksExperience with 3D DesignWorking knowledge of Fabrication Suite software preferredAble to read and understand contract drawings, specs, and submittalsPossess basic computer skills, (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)Possess the ability to work on multiple projects and meet project deadlinesAble to work from jobsite environment on occasionEOE M/W/Disability/VetsVeterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.