VDC Plumbing Designer

* Plumbing

* Madison, WI, USA

* Full Time

*Health, Dental, Life, 401K, PTO*

* Coordinates design drawings and piping layouts with various trades on a per project basis to ensure proper fit (HVAC, plumbing, electrical etc).

* Provide design oversight to all design-build projects and assistance to project managers on design-assist projects as well as coordination efforts for typical construction sites.

* Ability to read, understand and interpret the Wisconsin Plumbing Code.

* Represent Hooper Corporation in matters of project coordination and technical assistance as required.

* Communicates with appropriate parties to resolve design issues, change orders, and approvals. Maintains organized records of active projects.

* Assists with technical interpretation and writing of RFI's as need arises.

* Create and maintain standard processes & procedures.

* Troubleshoot problems as they arise.

* Maintains high level of competency of software through continued use, training, conferences, seminars and workshops.

* Helps with project estimating as it relates to potential design details and design hours required.

* Provide project kick-off information and attend meetings.

* Performs field surveys when necessary to determine actual field conditions to ensure designed system will fit the given building structure.

* Assist with the Revit to fabrication process to maintain viable database.

* Performs additional assignments per project manager's direction.

* Builds and maintains strategic relationships in the BIM and software industries.

****General Summary****

Responsible for the plumbing design, coordination and layout on assigned projects.

** **Principal Responsibility****

****Knowledge, Skills and Abilities****

* Two year Associate degree in 3D design or relevant plumbing experience.

* Minimum of two years experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Fabrication, NAVIS works, REVIT, or other applicable software. Additional training provided.

* Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

* Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.

* Must be able to handle multi-tasking and set priorities.

* Must have the ability to work as part of a team.

* Good analytical and problem solving, verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to work effectively within team environment.

* Valid Drivers License.

****Scope Data (budget accountability, operating revenues, organizational unit responsibility, number of employees supervised, other pertinent numeric data)****

* Works and interacts in team environment with office and field staff.

* Designs or coordinates approximately 10-20 jobs per year.

****Description of physical working environment****

* Works in normal office environment and makes client visits requiring driving personal vehicle. When in the office, regularly works from a sitting or standing position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting is common.

* Works on field construction site in all kinds of weather to survey site conditions and resolve coordination issues with the trades as needed.

* Ability to climb up and down ladders and steps on site is required.

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