Plumbing Designer

General Summary

Responsible for the plumbing design and oversight of design/coordination/fabrication staff

Principal Responsibility

• Manage group of 3-4 plumbing BIM staff.
• Provide design oversight to all design-build projects and assistance to project managers on design-assist projects as well as coordination efforts for typical construction sites.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret the Wisconsin Plumbing Code.
• Represent Hooper Corporation in matters of project coordination and technical assistance as required.
• Communicates with appropriate parties to resolve design issues, change orders, and approvals. Maintains organized records of active projects.
• Assists with technical interpretation and writing of RFI's as need arises.
• Create and maintain standard processes & procedures.
• Propose pilot initiatives and manage the technical & financial aspects.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Maintains high level of competency of software through continued use, training, conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Helps with project estimating as it relates to potential design details and design hours required.
• Provide project kick-off information and attend meetings.
• Recommend appropriate staffing for upcoming projects.
• Performs field surveys when necessary to determine actual field conditions to ensure designed system will fit the given building structure.
• Assist with the Revit to fabrication process to ensure design specifications are met. Addresses all fabrication shop and field personnel questions to facilitate efficient shop and on-site production.
• Coordinates design drawings and piping layouts with various trades on the project to ensure proper fit (HVAC, plumbing, electrical etc).
• Performs additional assignments per project manager's direction. Up to date with R&D Innovative solutions to stay on top of technology.
• Builds and maintains strategic relationships in the BIM and software industries

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of two years experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Fabrication, NAVIS works, REVIT, or other applicable software.
• Minimum five years plumbing design and/or installation experience.
• Master Plumbing License or Designer's License recommended, but not required.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to handle multi-tasking and set priorities.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team.
• Good analytical and problem solving, verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to work effectively within team environment.
• Valid Drivers License.

Scope Data (budget accountability, operating revenues, organizational unit responsibility, number of employees supervised, other pertinent numeric data)

• Works and interacts in team environment with office and field staff.
• Designs approximately 10-20 jobs per year.

Description of physical working environment

• Works in normal office environment and makes client visits requiring driving personal vehicle. When in the office, regularly works from a sitting or standing position with a computer. Repetitive typing and computer use required. Regular bending, twisting, and light lifting is common.
• Works on field construction site in all kinds of weather to survey site conditions and resolve coordination issues with the trades as needed.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders and steps on site is required.