Yates Construction · 1 day ago
Structural Designer
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expYates Construction is expanding its Birmingham, Alabama office and is seeking a highly qualified Senior Structural Designer. The role involves performing all aspects of structural design, managing projects and teams, and ensuring compliance with local codes and engineering practices.
Civil EngineeringCommercialConstructionInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Conceptualizing and preparing plans, layouts, sections, details, and bills of materials to accurately convey construction or fabrication requirements
Developing designs consistent with local codes and standards, client requirements, and good engineering practices, and coordinating with engineers and other designers for executing the design work
Reviewing and comprehending information regarding structural calculations, equipment drawings, general arrangements, and other discipline drawings before beginning effort on structural drawings
Developing material take-offs based on design drawings or extracted from 3D modeling platform
Managing a team of structural engineers and designers on small, medium and large projects, ensuring each project meets budget and schedule
Coordinating project staffing for managed projects and conveying staffing needs to department manager
Developing structural schedule and incorporation into overall project schedule
Updating monthly project forecast, including estimates to complete and earned value
Develop engineering (workhour) estimates and scopes for proposals
Providing design guidance to structure engineers concerning fabrication related requirements including connections, framing, etc
Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine the simplest, most effective solution
Assisting in development of scope, drawing, and specification bid packages
Reviewing vendor drawings and provided structural input as required
Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to released drawings and specifications
Advising discipline project design leader concerning design or scope changes in a timely manner
Providing input to the structural engineer for the resolution of queries from clients or third parties
Maintaining clear, organized, and up-to-date drawing records and design documentation in accordance with department standards and assisting others in ensuring compliance
Perform self-review of all the design deliverables prepared for accuracy and constructability
Familiarity with and utilizing department design standards
Familiarity with project scope, specifications, schedules and design criteria based upon the client and project
Coordinate with other disciplines as required
Mentoring and providing technical guidance to structural designers
Performing fieldwork necessary to gather dimensions, structural sizes, and provide construction support
Qualification
Required
10+ years' experience in structural design
High school graduate or equivalent with additional technical training or experience
Proficiency with AutoCAD
Proficiency in creating steel and concrete drawings for industrial projects
Knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures
Capable of adhering to existing drafting/quality standards and utilizing them properly
Able to manage the pressures associated with fast-paced environments, critical design tolerances, and tight schedules
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Willingness to visit job sites
Ability to operate a computer and sit for long periods of time
Ability to work in the field or outside, able to bend, stoop and climb
Preferred
Associate's degree in CAD/Drafting or equivalent
Proficiency with Autodesk Revit
Knowledge of structural detailing for steel and concrete structures
Knowledge of structural analysis software like RISA and STAAD
Benefits
Paid time off
Health insurance benefits
Matching retirement contributions
Company
Yates Construction
Yates Construction specializes in the design, civil engineering, project management, infrastructure administration and development.
5001-10000 employees
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