Alterman is one of the premiere electrical contractors in Central and South Texas providing electrical construction on many of the region’s most impressive landmarks and contemporary structures. By integrating cutting-edge technologies with core values and disciplines, Alterman has successfully met the expanding needs of commercial and industrial clients and has earned the confidence of Owners, Construction Managers, General Contractors, Architects, and Engineers. We are an EC&M Top 50 market leading electrical contractor focused on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction with a strong commitment from our employee owners to excellence throughout the organization.
Position Overview:
Alterman, Inc. has an opening for the position of Project Designer 1. They will assist on any given project and work closely with Project Managers and field supervision to ensure the successful completion of each project. Duties for this position may consist of design engineering, pre-planning for pre-fab, or administrative paperwork as assigned by the Project Manager.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination and preplanning of the project including the identification of pre-fab opportunities, coordinate pre-fab / installation drawings as necessary, and coordinate with contractors and subcontractors on schedule related items.
• Perform quality control inspections, documenting and coordinating corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in the development of a project schedule, review and submit submittals and assist with the schedule of values.
• Coordinate and perform pre-punch list inspections to limit / eliminate final punch list items.
• Assist in the coordination of drawings and their distribution to the field.
• Assist in the completion of “as built” and/or record drawings.
• Assist in the completion of O&M manuals.
• Assist in the document control process including writing and tracking of RFIs and their responses.
• Assist in pricing change orders and updating the tracking logs.
• Assist in the completion of quality assurance forms and documents as required.
• Assist with commissioning as required.
• Identify and correct safety violations as they occur.
• Report safety violations to the Safety Director, Project Manager and/or division manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of experience in the electrical industry; or a combination of education and experience
• A minimum of two years of experience as a Foreman or manager of a team.
• Completion of the Inside Wireman Apprenticeship or similar/equivalent training.
• Must have working knowledge of electrical systems, appropriate codes and industry standards.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to integrate into a construction environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand contract documents, plans, specs and requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of all systems such as Fire Alarm, Lighting Control, Access Control, BAS, etc.
• Knowledge of current National Electrical Codes as well as local and state electrical codes.
• Beyond the desired education level listed above, this position requires continuous education directly related to this position. These hours, courses, training or certifications are to be approved by the employee's department manager before attending classes in order to be accepted under this plan.
• Proficient computer skills with all basic office programs (Word and Outlook) and the ability to learn and use related software and systems are required. (Revit/Navisworks/AutoCAD)
• Advanced computer skills are strongly preferred