Project Designer Job at Tippmann Group in Fort Wayne

Overview Are you ready to take your design career to the next level by learning under the guidance and mentorship of a senior designer? If you are a highly organized, diligent, and team-focused individual who seeks career growth, our Project Designer role may be just what you are looking for. Tippmann Group is headquartered in Ft. Wayne, IN, and is a privately held holding company for Tippmann Construction, Tippmann Properties, and Interstate Warehousing. Our companies are recognized as national leaders in refrigerated construction, distribution, and warehousing solutions, as well as property management. Following Tippmann's Plan for Success, designers who are new to our company receive the training and support needed to sharpen their skills and grow in the cold storage design space. Responsibilities Under the guidance of a Senior Designer, create designs/drawings to support internal and external stakeholders during the sales cycle and the construction process. Design creation as the primary role, while being mentored to gain an understanding of project design needs, developing site and facility solutions, drafting options, scope definition, and assisting third party engineers with project planning and cost estimations. Present options to Tippmann Leadership and customers. Utilize CAD and Bluebeam to develop detailed site and facility designs. Assist in the modification of design options and drive resolution on open design elements and issues. Gain exposure to government officials, local utilities, and additional third parties to understand outside impacts to facility and site designs. Clearly define project scope and develop high-level construction project plans corresponding to design options. Assist Estimating in developing project costs, including optional designs, alternates, and allowances. Support the Tippmann and Customer Project Management teams throughout the construction process. Education Minimum of an associate degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) related major. Skills and Capabilities Hands-on use and knowledge of AutoCAD. Basic understanding and experience with 3D Modeling and BIM concepts. Proven ability to learn quickly and problem solve in multi-solution and ambiguous situations. Strong internal and external communication and presentation skills. Track record of positive job performance, attention to detail, and results-oriented experience. Self-starter, highly motivated to learn and grow in the design profession. Proficiency with the MS Office suite of products. Understanding of industrial facility and site design including architectural, mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and equipment layout is a plus. Experience within the Food Processing and Distribution industry preferred. Other Position based at the Tippmann Group Corporate office in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Limited travel is required. Benefits Highly competitive salary Quarterly bonus program Company laptop and iPhone Seven paid holidays Paid vacation time Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage Short- and long-term disability as well as life insurance 401k plan with company match #J-18808-Ljbffr