What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual Design Construction position at Tweet Garot Mechanical?
Position Summary:
The Sheet Metal Virtual Designer works closely with internal and external customers to support prefabrication processes through detailed digital models while creating drawings, writing reports and evaluations. Follow the Tweet/Garot virtual construction standards and workflow to produce layout drawings using Autodesk products including Revit and AutoCAD for ongoing projects and phases. This role requires a solid understanding of metal fabrication & Installation practices so they can lead projects from all areas of the company. Potential travel to customer locations to aid in troubleshooting and/or collaboration of design.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Build and detail digital models of mechanical systems for fabrication utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools
- Initial job set up within Revit
- Lead design, scheduling and deliverable efforts utilizing effective model management throughout projects
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal team members in design and manufacturing
- Follow Tweet Garot modeling, drawing and numbering standards
- Create models, drawings, layouts, and assist with production drawings (detail and assembly drawings) and construction fabrication drawings from the field
- Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials and other physical sciences to complete drawings
- Communicates with the shop fabrication teams and field teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Assist with engineering calculations and constructability items when it comes to prefabrication
- Assist with reviewing submittal documents and identifying problems with PM’s/AM’s
- Advance workflows through Pre-Construction to manufacturing and the field and continue to identify inefficiencies and bring resolution to them
- Other duties as assigned
Preferred Knowledge, Experience & Skills Recommended:
- Degree in a design or trade education (Journeyman Card)
- Background in Revit and a strong understanding of construction practices and duct systems
- Inventor/Vault knowledge is preferred
- Understanding of Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools
- 3 years of Revit experience
- Experience using Autodesk products
- General construction math is required
- Strong technology skills, including Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD MEP, MS Office, Blue Beam
- Point layout tool software experience
- 3D scanning software experience
- Ability to read and comprehend construction and coordination documents with technical drawing expertise
- Strong spatial visualization capabilities
- Flexibility, time management and organizational skills, excellent follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are a must
TWEET/GAROT MECHANICAL, INC. IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person