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Company | Freeport Industries Ltd. |
Address | British Columbia, Canada |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Category | Construction,Architecture and Planning |
Expires | 2023-10-01 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
Who we are:
For over 20 years, Freeport Industries has designed and built high-quality custom homes and commercial, industrial, and institutional structures throughout BC and Alberta.
Located in West Kelowna, our dedicated team of over 85 team members specializes in providing beautiful, high-quality, customized modular solutions.
We pride ourselves on our outstanding customer service and attention to detail. We’ve also been the exclusive builder for Retire West Communities, Western Canada’s largest developer of land-leased modular home communities, since 1997.
Who we are looking for:
We're seeking an experienced Senior Designer and leader to play a key and highly valued role in the continued growth and success of our company.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Senior Designer is responsible for developing compliant and aggressive design solutions in response to RFP requirements, including coordination of all disciplines. The Senior Designer is responsible for the management of the Junior Designers and the successful delivery of all day-to-day design requirements.
Location: This is an on-premise or hybrid opportunity. Time in the office/factory will be required on a weekly/monthly basis.
As the Senior Designer, you will be responsible for the following:
Proposal Stage
- Provide assistance to the design team in preparation of bid solicitation, code compliancy, informational documents, and legal and front-end documents.
- Support estimating with engineering oversight, concept design, MEP and structural advice.
Design Development Stage
- Provide support to the order desk and procurement team in material take-off and placing purchase orders based on approved specifications.
- Work with consultants to ensure the preparation of building permit packages in a timely manner.
- Ensure that all drawings meet project scope and specifications and that there are clearly defined construction details for each trade setting out project and building code requirements and materials to be used..
- Review in detail and approve submittals, IFC drawings and specifications, material and equipment cut sheets, and colour board, for accuracy, completeness and alignment with the project scope.
- Work with Estimators to ensure the design and specification are aligned with the proposed spec and budget, and identify any changes to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
- Review packages issued by all consultants including architectural, structural, and engineering drawings and specifications, and identify potential errors, gaps or discrepancies with the project requirements or modular constructability. Incorporate the consultants' drawings into Freeport IFC drawing package.
Manufacturing and Construction Stage
- Identify potential production problems, formulate recommendations and communicate effectively with all project team to ensure proactive resolutions.
- Complete site visits as required during and after projects are complete to document and incorporate best practices into future designs.
Overall requirements
- Provide training to the design team such as Revit, building code, design detail, etc.
- Participate in the advanced phase of BIM transition including: enhancing Revit libraries and standards, improving current template file, incorporating detail design of MEP, millwork, framing, and remaining discipline, generating schedules and BOM.
You will bring:
- Development
- Excellent computer skills: MS Office and design software
- A background in modular or prefabricated construction is a strong asset
- A construction-related degree ( Engineering, Engineering Technologist, Architecture), is an asset
- Excellent knowledge of REVIT is required
- Broad understanding with regards to contracts, contract language, bid documents, and bid
- Advanced understanding of multi-discipline practices required to execute small and large projects, including architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a similar Senior Designer role
- Working knowledge of Building Codes (primarily BC, and Alberta) and their interpretations is required
- Knowledge of construction scopes and activities, scheduling, project management, and contract
Our core values and guiding principles are the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to:
- Never saying can’t
- Fostering a solutions-based culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Building relationships based on trust
- Persistence through adversity
- Ensuring an injury-free and healthy workplace “Get Home Safe”
- Getting the job done right the first time
Why work with us?:
- Hold a high-impact, important role where you will have the opportunity to define your work and play a significant role within a growing company built off of 20+ years of success
- Hold a leadership role within a busy, dynamic and growing company
- Earn a competitive salary plus full benefits
- Work within a transparent, and supportive work environment, as well as the amazing people who work here!
Interested?
Apply soon - we will be interviewing soon!
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