The Plumbing/Piping Designer works closely with the Trade Specialist, Foreman, Project Managers, and design team during and after preconstruction. This position's main responsibility is to create constructible, clash free BIM models for plumbing and mechanical piping systems and to produce detailed fabrication & installation drawings that can be used to pre-fabricate and install these systems.
Requirements Responsibilities:
Responsible for producing plumbing & mechanical piping system models from base project information utilizing 3D design software Revit
Maintains daily updates on work progress and task completion via construction management platform
Produce design drawings from sketches, red-line mark-ups, existing drawings and field notes diagrams, details and schedules
Run clash detection and produce clash reports during BIM coordination
Works closely with the Trades Specialists and project Foreman to create a fully constructible clash free mechanical and/or plumbing system that meets project specifications
Helps to identify cost effective means and methods of mechanical system design and identifies VE options when applicable while maintaining project scope
Collaborate and coordinate with both internal & external MEP trade partners
Problem solving and resolution of coordination and design road blocks
Attend all required BIM coordination meetings
Assistance in the overall development of the BIM protocols, workflows and systems
Ensure compliance and adherence to Company Policies and systems
All other duties associated with this role
Qualifications
5+ years of experience modeling plumbing and/or mechanical piping systems
Proficient using Autodesk software, including Fabrication MEP, Revit, Recap, ACC and Navisworks
Experience using Revit add-on softwares & tools
Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Excel, Word
Experience using pdf viewers and markup software (Bluebeam)
General knowledge of plumbing and mechanical piping systems
Experience navigating and interpreting construction documents including contract drawings, specifications and product submittals
Knowledge of construction processes, means and methods
Ability to operate, access and maintain diverse software applications
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent in communication and collaboration as well as a strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced working environment while working with large teams
Ability to project timelines for workload and meet strict deadlines
Non-Required Bonus Skills:
Code knowledge for plumbing and/or mechanical piping systems
Experience in managing teams
Experience with task and workflow management tools (Monday.com, Trello, MS Planner, etc.)
Experience training others in 3D design and BIM software and best practices
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)