Architectural Designer / Estimator

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