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Senior Designer

Utilicom, Omaha, NE, United States


Why you'll love it here!

Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance

401k

Community Service Day

Spotlight Awards

National Sales Excellence Awards

CFSP Prep Certification Program

Position Summary

The Senior Designer reports to the Design Manager

Can be located in any of the following cities: Cleveland or Columbus OH, Pittsburg, PA, Lenexa, KS, Omaha, NE, Bedford Park/Chicago, IL

Full‑time

Remote, but candidate must be located in one of the locations listed above

As a Senior Designer in the construction and foodservice industry, your role represents an advanced and pivotal position within our team. Building upon your experiences as an Associate Designer, you now take on a substantial leadership role in driving the success of our commercial kitchen design projects. Your deep expertise and contributions to the creation of draft layouts, production drawings, and presentation materials, coupled with your extensive experience in client engagement, are invaluable assets to our team's growth and our projects' outcomes.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Interact with customers to identify commercial foodservice equipment needs and promote the benefits of Trimark's design services

Perform site visits to survey existing conditions, gather project information, or identify equipment needs

Determine size, scope, and budget of a project through effective communication with customers. Offer equipment recommendations based on industry knowledge

Work independently to create commercial foodservice equipment designs that utilize available floor space and meet the customer's operational and budgetary requirements

Utilize AutoCAD and/or Revit to coordinate with design team members

Have sound technical understanding of plumbing and electrical systems and be able to identify and locate utility services and building conditions required for proper installation of foodservice equipment

Produce construction document sets and collaborate with architects and engineers for integration of foodservice equipment designs and utility rough‑in drawings into overall project

Produce foodservice equipment elevations and incorporate appropriate construction details

Proactively communicate and manage lead times to ensure project needs are met timely

Identify and produce complete scope of work for project, including trade responsibilities, installation requirements, and manufacture specifications with selected accessories

Effectively communicate with foodservice equipment manufacturers to drive the development of shop drawings for custom or modified equipment related to a design

Prepare itemized foodservice equipment budgets

Review and approve submittal packages provided by kitchen equipment contractor to ensure adherence to design intent

Be an industry leader in advancing the latest design technology and industry innovations

Respond to requests for information (RFIs) timely

Conduct site visits and generate a punch list during project installation

Maintain professional conduct fostering positive relations with customers, vendors, and internal company personnel

Grow design revenue annually

Participate in department meetings and vendor training sessions

Competencies

Work independently while exercising good judgment

Create effective commercial designs within loose or limited constraints

Multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment

Work with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Strong oral and written communication skills

Flexible schedule to meet customer needs – overtime and weekends may be necessary

Foster positive relations and communications with departmental personnel, IT, Purchasing, Installers, Sales, Marketing, and other TriMark Division design/contract management departments

Strong relationship building skills with customers, general contractors, architects, manufacturers and vendors, and other trades on job sites

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent customer service attitude

Critical thinking and problem solving

Excellent presentation and selling skills

Ability to read architectural drawings

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related discipline

10+ years' experience designing in the foodservice industry

Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit

Complete CFSP Test within first 3 years of employment

Experience in various market segments of design

Extensive knowledge of BIM practices, standards and techniques

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office products & AutoQuotes

Basic working knowledge of general construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing

Compensation and Benefits The range provided represents the national average pay range for this position and is considered a general guideline. Pay may vary based on qualifications and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for TriMark's benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, etc. Leadership positions may qualify for participation in bonus programs commensurate with role and scope of responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement TriMark USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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