Sheet Metal Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) match

PTO & paid holidays

Medical, dental, life, vision benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Referral incentives

Job summary

ColonialWebb Contractors Company seeks a Sheet Metal Designer to join our Richmond design team. The role centers on generating CAD documents, coordination drawings, and shop drawings to support sheet metal fabrication and construction operations.

You will coordinate with Project Managers, prepare submittals, and collaborate to optimize layouts, reducing costs and improving build efficiency on commercial projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in field or design/detailing for mechanical trades.
• Proficiency with CAD detailing and 3D design concepts.
• Experience reading and interpreting contract drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and detail work in line with plans and fabrication standards.
• Provide marked-up submittals to Project Manager showing modifications.
• Create drawings and spool sheets for fabrication and installation.
• Attend project meetings and update Project Manager on progress.
• Support the Virtual Construction Manager with estimates and task tracking.
• Visit job sites as needed to verify details and ensure accuracy.

Skills

CAD detailing

3D design

Revit

Navisworks

Tools

AutoCAD

Fabrication Suite

Job description

ColonialWebb is seeking talented Sheet Metal 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.