VDC Lead Designer

The Preconstruction, Virtual Design and Construction Lead Designer's is two parts the first role is to work closely with our in-house or outside partner's VDC Team to ensure Comfort Systems USA Southwest (CSUSA-SW) standard practices are fully incorporated into the mechanical and/or plumbing systems designs to the extent allowed by the project requirements. The second part is to model and interpret the design intent into a constructable building.

The following includes, but are not limited to, the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. (Other duties may be assigned).

• Participate in constructability meetings to understand the project scope of work and all changes that are being proposed. Work with the Construction Project Manager to finalize and agree to the project's VDC Scope of Work and list of deliverables
• Assist with and provide the CSUSA-SW Project Executive and/or Engineer, RFI language and documentation to support RFI, as necessary
• Work in a collaborative manner with our client (General Contractor), their customer (Project Owner) and their design team (Architect and Engineer of Record) as required to coordinate the mechanical and/or plumbing systems required of the project. When conflicts and collisions arise, provide alternate solutions and suggestions including other trade's adjustments
• Outside of any meetings required by the client and their design team, meet with the VDC Team (in person or via teleconference) on a weekly, to understand challenges, resolve issues in its development in order to meet CSUSA project expectations
• Reviews completeness and accuracy of BIM model and all associated working plans and detail drawings.
• Identify and communicate immediately to the VDC Manager any issues that may cause delays with completion of the BIM and associated drawings
• Work collaboratively with the Project Executive, foremen and/or project engineer in reviewing the BIM model, associated deliverable and drawings so they fully understand the product they will be receiving. The VDC Lead Designer will address all concerns as they are brought to their attention
• Develop VDC documentation and guidelines to communicate to our VDC partners the processes and procedures that they be required to adhere to during duration of the project
• Maintain and increase discipline design specifics to continually improve mechanical duct, pipe and plumbing.
• Engage with internal project teams to support the creation/maintenance/health of projects.
• Work with external stakeholders such as Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, or trade Contractors on a range of projects.
• Support the project team with technical delivery using various software.
• Read and interpret construction documentation for one or more disciplines.
• Assist in the coordination of models both internally and externally.
• Produce products with minimal to no re-work.
• Execute assigned tasks within allotted parameters.
• Maintain working knowledge of all programs and platforms required for role.
• Support business development initiatives

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must be able to read and evaluate project construction documents, plans and specifications.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Computer/Software Skills
Ability to use MS Office Excel and Word. Experience with Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Autodesk software including Revit Fabrication is required.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This is primarily an office position and appropriate appearance is required at all times. Company dress code applies and will be enforced. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to outside weather conditions and could be exposed to a manufacturing or job site environment that could expose the employee to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the manufacturing and construction work environment is usually loud.