What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Plumbing Designer position at LVI Associates?
The Senior Plumbing Designer prepares design drawings using industry software and maintains high-quality standards, communicates with team members and clients, and performs on-site observations as needed. Assists in the organization and maintenance of all completed design drawings and documents.Key Responsibilities : Processes drawings received from the architect into models usable by the design teamCoordinates initial project setup and ensures the team has the current model through communication with the architectPrepares electronic drawings accurately, neatly, and efficiently using industry softwareDevelops design approaches and concepts on assigned projects in coordination with the project engineerImplements design requirements as communicated by the design teamPerforms system design layout and sizing for assigned projectsAssists in studies, load calculations, and equipment selection to fit the project designAnticipates problems and potential conflicts, providing recommended solutions to team membersReviews shop drawings, records changes, and keeps all disciplines informed of details and schedulesAttends project update meetings with clients and team membersAssists the design team in coordination with external and internal contacts such as owners, architects, and other disciplinesCommunicates design requirements and answers questions from contractors and suppliers during the bid or construction phasesMaintains detailed records of communications with clients, contractors, vendors, and team membersCoordinates contract documents with construction administrators and may perform on-site inspections during construction; may serve as Construction Administrator as neededPerforms collision changes in Navisworks as identified by the design teamVisually reviews plans for defects in design workAssists in developing man-hour budgets and performs tasks according to the budget by accurately quantifying the effort needed to complete tasksCommunicates with team members, project managers, other disciplines, and outside vendors to obtain necessary information on drawingsAssists the design team in organizing a set of drawings into a complete packageMaintains a focus on the latest code requirements, design software, and industry trendsAssists in training and mentoring designers and EITsMay assist or supervise data collection and / or field verificationMay hold project manager responsibilities on some projects, including establishing project scope with clients, scheduling work, maintaining client communication, attending meetings, overseeing profitability, implementing a QA / QC plan, and performing job closeout processesMay collaborate with designers and engineers on standardizing design practices and procedures, QA / QC, and current issues facing the design groupIdeal Candidate Requirements : Two-year technical degree in an applicable discipline plus six years of relevant experience OR eight years of relevant experienceThree years of experience with large-scope projectsExperience performing system or project designs with general technical supervision from engineering staffCapable of reading and interpreting plans from other disciplines (e.g., architectural, structural, civil, plumbing, electrical, mechanical)Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and discipline-specific engineering software (e.g., TRACE, HASS, SKM)Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Knowledge of state and / or local construction guidelinesKnowledge of applicable codes and standardsKnowledge of construction terminologyKnowledge of basic mathKnowledge of systems integrationGeneral knowledge of engineering theories and methodologiesGeneral knowledge of the applicable engineering disciplineStrong interpersonal skills for positive interaction and effective teamworkAbility to comprehend information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and verbally communicatedStrong written communication skills with correct grammar, spelling, and punctuationAbility to speak clearly for others to understandDetail-oriented with accuracy and thoroughness in tasks; attentive to detail and outcome causesJudgment and decision-making skills with logical and well-thought-out reasoning; capable of questioning and analyzing information for the best conclusionsOrganizational skills to efficiently marshal resources and orchestrate multiple activities to accomplish goals; effectively arranges information and filesTechnical writing skills for summarizing or explaining technical information clearly, concisely, and accuratelyAbility to influence and help others understand one's point of viewMentoring skills to support and guide less experienced colleaguesForesight to predict future events#J-18808-Ljbffr
