Drafting and Design Assistant - Steel

Job Summary:

The primary job of the Drafting & Design Assistant will include coordination, logging, and input of all transmittals in the detailing department (contract and shop drawings) and assisting in the input of project information into ERP System for detailing and project managers. This includes being aware of production planning by primarily working with the Detailing Manager and Project Managers while interfacing with Detailers, Operations Coordinators, Production, and QA/QC.

Essential Functions:

• Follow and support all PBS Company Safety Policies

• Receive and log in all contract drawings.

• Develop all drawing logs in ERP System 

• Create all transmittals for drawings distribution outside of the company.

• Work with Detailing Manager for drawing distribution

• Work with Operations Coordinators for drawing distribution to the shops and printing drawings for the shops

• Work with Detailing and Project Managers to input bill of materials into the ERP System

• Work with Project Managers and QA/QC for RFI and NCR logging and tracking

• Work with the shop superintendent to update production status reports.

• R & D with ERP System to develop better controls, processes, and procedures

• Support internal IT function and liaison for our outside IT vendor.

Additional Duties:

• Additional responsibilities or duties may be required to support company operations.

Teamwork:

• Teamwork is essential in this position, and the Drafting & Design Assistant must have a positive attitude and be able to work effectively with all departments, managers, and staff.

• Participate in safety meetings and promote company safety culture while working closely with the safety department.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty above average and always professionally represent the company.  The requirements listed represent the minimum required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

• This role must also execute the required administrative activities to ensure streamlined production output, QA/QC assurance, and on-time delivery of drawings to shops and clients.

• Display attention to detail.

• Basic to intermediate IT experience required.
• Education and/or Experience:
• Experience with data entry and Tekla EPM or other ERP systems (2 years)
• Experienced with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) (2 years)
• Experience using office printers/copiers/scanners (2 years)
• Experience using AutoCAD and BIM 550 is a plus
• Associate degree in Drafting and Design or 2 years of field experience

Language Skills:

• Must communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, other departments, and managers and show verbal and written respect.

Reporting:

This position will report directly to the Detailing Manager.