What are the responsibilities and job description for the Formwork CAD Designer Operator position at Kokosing, Inc.?
Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.
Job Description:
Summary:
Utilize AutoCAD to design and produce safe and detailed formwork drawings for project teams to use in assembling concrete formwork for various structures. Prior experience in the formwork design field is required. We are seeking someone who understands formwork capacities, pour pressures, tie loads, wood form design, etc. This position requires proficiency in the use of AutoCAD. Experience with 3D modeling is preferred. Other required skills would include the ability to read construction plans, strong math skills, good time management, and critical thinking.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Creating safe and efficient formwork designs for jobsite teams to follow when erecting formwork
- Drawing concrete structures from information given on contract drawings
- Finding inconsistencies and mistakes in contract drawings
- Generating 3D models of complex concrete structures
- Interacting with jobsite supervision to solve problems and come up with the best formwork options
- Working with Form Shop employees during assembly of formwork
- Make computations to figure concrete formwork pressures, shoring loads, tie loads, etc
Education and Experience:
- Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products
- Previous experience in the formwork design field
- 3D Modeling knowledge is preferred
- Broad understanding of construction
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD
- Ability to read and comprehend construction plans
- Math, time management and critical thinking skills
- Self-motivated
Benefits:
Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.
Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.