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Architectural Designer / Estimator - Porter Corp

Holland, MI, US • Posted 29 days ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

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Job Details

Skills

SIP
Repair
Billing
Bill Of Materials
Manufacturing
Database
Pricing
PDF
Quoting
Team Building
3D Modeling
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Epicor
Enterprise Resource Planning
Modeling
Estimating
AutoCAD
Management
Design Software
Training
Communication
Mathematics
Organized

Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reading and interpreting building plans
Input of SIP panels for design layouts conforming to current Porter SIPs design practices and standards
Design wall, roof and floors ensuring both structural and non-structural elements are accurate, optimized and conforms to standards
Prepare preliminary engineering drawings, submittal drawings and/or repair details
Work with engineers on structural designs and layouts
Prepare production drawings in CAD to support and aid manufacturing
Create Bills of Materials (BOM) for the products specified and entering data into a manufacturing database
Prepare installation drawings in CAD for jobsite
Generate and provide accurate pricing for estimating purposes using PDF quoting tools
Aid in training of new employees when required
Aid in individual skills development and team development when required
Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

Architectural degree or a degree in similar field. 3D modeling and creating submittal drawings.

Travel

This position requires minimal to no travel

Computer Skills

Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access
Demonstrated proficiency using EPICOR ERP or similar systems
Demonstrated proficiency using Dietrich or similar a modeling software program
Demonstrated proficiency using Planswift or similar estimating software program
Occasional use of AutoCAD or similar software program

Other Requirements

General knowledge of construction industry and construction site management
Knowledge of structural insulated panels is a plus
Knowledge of structural loading and load tables
Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural plans
Ability to calculate tributary loads and load transfer though a building
Ability to operate a computer and Dietrich design software (Training is provided)
Good written and oral communication skills are required
Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions
Attention to details and memory of these details
Effectively communicate with customers, co-workers and construction personnel
Good math skills including, but not limited to, architectural units, fractions, geometry and basic trigonometry
Organized and able to balance workload as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer
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Dice Id: 80184381
Position Id: 85e4750302e0de803fee765fbcd818ee
Posted 29 days ago

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