VDC Plumbing Designer
Hooper - Madison, WI, United StatesWork at Hooper
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* 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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