Thompson Engineering - New Orleans, LA
posted 2 days ago
About the position
The Designer Level 4 has comprehensive experience and knowledge of building construction, materials and methods and routinely works directly with an Architect to act in a lead capacity in the generation, preparation, and coordination of construction documents. On limited scope projects, this position may include the duties and responsibilities as assigned to a Project Manager. The Designer Level 4 must understand the project objectives and based on knowledge and experience coordinate timely preparation of high-quality deliverables. The Designer Level 4 works with limited direction, control, and supervision of a licensed Architect to perform the below essential functions, tasks, and duties in preparation of designs and construction documents.
Responsibilities
- Capable of adhering to existing CAD standards and utilizing them properly.
- Highly skilled in the operation of AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel.
- Highly skilled in the operation of Revit.
- Working knowledge of the materials, assemblies and methods related to all aspects of building construction.
- Working knowledge of the inter-relation of construction drawings and specifications and assembly of each following industry and office standards to provide a complete coordinated set of documents.
- Familiar with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and policies governing life safety, ADA and building construction.
- Able to work effectively both independently and as a part of a larger team on multiple, multi-discipline projects.
- Able to manage the pressures associated with fast-paced environments, critical design tolerances and tight schedules.
- Experienced and knowledgeable in collection of as-built information of existing construction that is required for preparation of accurate as-built drawings for use in design development and production of construction documents.
- Able to adapt his/her schedule to meet needs as they arise (i.e., able to come in early to prepare for a meeting or stay late to respond to a client's last-minute request).
- Accepts and adheres to company policies and procedures regarding safety and quality.
- May provide technical assistance and guidance on work methods and procedures to less experienced Designers engaged in related work.
- May review the work of less experienced Designers involved in the preparation of preliminary and final plans and documents.
- May be assigned the task of Team Leader in overseeing the preparation of construction documents.
- May work as liaison between Client and Project Manager/Architect in coordinating detail requirements in preparation of construction documents.
Requirements
- Associates Degree or higher in CAD/Drafting or equivalent preferred.
- Ten (10) years of experience in operation of AutoCAD software and preparation of architectural design and construction drawings.
- Capable of producing all architectural construction drawing, and coordinating with consultants to assemble a complete biddable/buildable drawing package.
- Capable of adhering to existing CAD/quality standards and utilizing them properly.
- The ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Must be comfortable in a support role and possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to multi-task and produce accurate work.
