What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual Design Construction Specialist position at August Winter & Sons, Inc.?
Company: August Winter & Sons, a leading mechanical contractor in Northeast Wisconsin, has an opening for a Virtual Design Construction Specialist. We service clients in a variety of industries including: Commercial, Healthcare, and Industrial applications that involve heating, cooling, process, structural and plumbing systems. August Winter & Sons offers a competitive compensation package and has excellent employee retention.
Job Description: Create three-dimensional CAD models of piping, plumbing and/or sheetmetal duct systems for the purpose of design, coordination (with other systems), and fabrication (CAD/CAM). Develop custom fabrication models and plans for items (vessels, platforms, custom equipment, etc). Use the design criteria, codes and company standards to ensure models meet project specific deliverables. You will works directly with design engineers to produce drawings from sketches, existing drawings and electronic images. Standardize and produce Virtual Design Coordination (VDC) documents including Mechanical and Plumbing disciplines to support design, fabrication and construction.
Job Responsibilities:
- Set up Revit MEP and AutoCAD MEP projects based on existing project templates
- CAD and Revit drafting
- Develop mechanical construction models in AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP
- Ensure model meets expectations stated in the project BIM Execution Plan
- Design drawings based on written and verbal descriptions from design engineers
- Work from both customer and firm drawings
- Prepare plan sections, detail drawings, create spool sheets, bill of materials, hanger lists, Total Station files, etc
- Perform file management functions such as posting models, downloading model updates, managing links, and historic versioning
- Coordinate and detail 3D plumbing & HVAC systems
- Attend coordination meetings, communicate with other trades, and create reports as required
- Assist in clash detection of coordination models
- Create detailed field installation drawings and fabrication drawings
- Provide technical support for existing projects and field service
- Coordinate and prepare record as-built models and drawings
Requirements: (Experience / Education / General)
- Understanding of basic drawing setup, modeling techniques, and general knowledge of drafting standards
- Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges
- Must have good follow through and self-implemented quality control measures
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet simultaneous deadlines
- Positive attitude and a sense of teamwork
- Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent Revit and CAD drafting skills
- Proficient in BIM software (NavisWorks, Bluebeam, 360Glue, etc.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Programs
- Ability to review and understand contract drawings and specifications
- Able to work well in a fast-paced environment
- General knowledge of construction process
- Two-year technical or associates degree in Computer Aided Drafting/Construction Technology, Mechanical Technology, or similar with knowledge of current CAD and BIM platforms
- 2 Years of Mechanical Design experience preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000