["VDC Designer","VDC Designer"]

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Position Description

The VDC 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.

Position Requirements

Description of Duties:

• 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
• 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
• Open to complete new training opportunities
• Assist with engineering calculations and constructability items when it comes to prefabrication
• Assist with mentoring the young team members with general coordination practices
• 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
• Effective model management throughout the project

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Degree in mechanical or construction design, or a completed a sheet metal trade apprenticeship (Journeyman Card)
• Background in Revit and a strong understanding of construction practices and duct systems
• Inventor/Vault knowledge is a plus
• Understanding of Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools
• 3 years of Revit experience
• Experience using Autodesk products
• 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
• Desire and ability to learn new skills quickly and to take direction
• General construction math is required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tweet/Garot Mechanical, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer.