Designer III - TFS in Warwick, Rhode Island at Colt Builders Corp

About Technical Framing Solutions

Technical Framing Solutions provides specialized drafting services and on-site consulting for wood framing projects. Using the latest industry-specific technology, we deliver clear, easy-to-read wall panel elevations and layouts that help framers work faster and more efficiently. With years of hands-on framing and project management experience, we understand the critical information teams need to ensure successful project execution.

About the Role

We are seeking a Designer III or Senior Designer to prepare shop drawings for wall panels and trusses. This role involves interpreting architectural and structural drawings, incorporating RFI information, and ensuring designs comply with applicable ANSI standards and requirements.

Duties and responsibilities

Create wall panel and truss designs

• Train and mentor less experienced designers
• Maintain design standards and processes
• Provide QC on designed shop drawings
• Assist lead designer or design manager in creation of RFI’s, Change Orders, Material Submittals, and Fieldwire Submissions
• Enter weekly hours worked per job / level in ADP

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience using MiTek Sapphire software.
• 2+ years framing or wood framed building experience.
• Experience with CAD and design software.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Proficient in reading/understanding architectural and structural plans.
• Knowledge of wood framing, hold downs, and structural components typical in wood framed buildings.
• Knowledge of plumbing and HVAC requirements as they relate to wood framed walls.
• Able to assist in production RFI’s and COR’s when necessary.
• Able to communicate all aspects of design with project team.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Stay organized throughout design with all design related information.
• Provide Quality Control reviews on other designer’s work.
• Able to work on multiple jobs simultaneously.
• Able to assist or teach other designers when necessary.

Working conditions

This position is a Monday – Friday full-time position and may require long hours and weekend work in order to meet deadlines and customer needs. Primarily office work, occasional site visits and travel required.

Additional Position Details

Full time, exempt position.

• 40 Hours Per week, however, occasional additional hours may be required.
• Occasional travel required.

Essential Function requirements

Position requires extended periods of sitting, occasional lifting up to 25lbs.