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Comfort Systems USA · 1 week ago

VDC Lead Designer

Greater Tucson Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Comfort Systems USA is a leading provider in the mechanical and plumbing systems industry, looking for a Preconstruction, Virtual Design and Construction Lead Designer. The role involves collaborating with VDC teams to ensure design standards are met and translating design intents into constructable buildings while managing various stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

ConstructionHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)IndustrialService Industry

Responsibilities

Participate in constructability meetings to understand the project scope of work and all changes that are being proposed. Work with the Construction Project Manager to finalize and agree to the project’s VDC Scope of Work and list of deliverables

Assist with and provide the CSUSA-SW Project Executive and/or Engineer, RFI language and documentation to support RFI, as necessary

Work in a collaborative manner with our client (General Contractor), their customer (Project Owner) and their design team (Architect and Engineer of Record) as required to coordinate the mechanical and/or plumbing systems required of the project. When conflicts and collisions arise, provide alternate solutions and suggestions including other trade’s adjustments

Outside of any meetings required by the client and their design team, meet with the VDC Team (in person or via teleconference) on a weekly, to understand challenges, resolve issues in its development in order to meet CSUSA project expectations

Reviews completeness and accuracy of BIM model and all associated working plans and detail drawings

Identify and communicate immediately to the VDC Manager any issues that may cause delays with completion of the BIM and associated drawings

Work collaboratively with the Project Executive, foremen and/or project engineer in reviewing the BIM model, associated deliverable and drawings so they fully understand the product they will be receiving. The VDC Lead Designer will address all concerns as they are brought to their attention

Develop VDC documentation and guidelines to communicate to our VDC partners the processes and procedures that they be required to adhere to during duration of the project

Maintain and increase discipline design specifics to continually improve mechanical duct, pipe and plumbing

Engage with internal project teams to support the creation/maintenance/health of projects

Work with external stakeholders such as Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, or trade Contractors on a range of projects

Support the project team with technical delivery using various software

Read and interpret construction documentation for one or more disciplines

Assist in the coordination of models both internally and externally

Produce products with minimal to no re-work

Execute assigned tasks within allotted parameters

Maintain working knowledge of all programs and platforms required for role

Support business development initiatives

Qualification

BIM modelingRevit FabricationNavisworksBluebeamMS Office ExcelMS Office WordProblem solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationTechnical writing

Required

Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Must be able to read and evaluate project construction documents, plans and specifications

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Ability to use MS Office Excel and Word

Experience with Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Autodesk software including Revit Fabrication is required

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear

The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

This is primarily an office position and appropriate appearance is required at all times

Company dress code applies and will be enforced

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to outside weather conditions and could be exposed to a manufacturing or job site environment that could expose the employee to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock

The noise level in the manufacturing and construction work environment is usually loud