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Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer

16 days ago

New York

Job Description Position Summary The Lead Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer (or Engineer*) is a senior member & manager of the project team, working under the direct supervision of the Trade Design Manager (or Senior Engineer*) to lead and manage project teams & design initiatives. This includes supervising a team of Design professionals with a goal to complete high-quality trade-specific schematics & layouts based on solid design principles. The Lead Designer manages all design team project functions, including surveys, calculations, selections & layouts, performs all project phases and is called upon to play a lead role in effectively communicating with peers, supervisors, vendors, consultants, clients & stakeholders. This includes providing leadership support in the construction administration process with the ability to process and review shop drawings, perform field observations, and prepare respective reports. The Lead Designer is fully capable of assuming the Job Captain function, and directly managing the training, development & project execution of direct-report project team members. Qualifications • Minimum 6yrs experience working as a Designer, of which at least 2yrs were spent in a Senior Designer Role, as part of a professional engineering project team, under the direct or indirect supervision of a licensed professional engineer., • Minimum 2yrs experience leading engineering projects of various sizes and complexities., • 4-year Engineering degree., • Professional Engineering License preferred., • Great interpersonal skills., • Polished communication skills (both verbal & writing)., • Highly organized and composed under pressure., • Proven project management ability, with demonstrated experience managing direct reports to strict timelines with multiple projects to meet deadlines under high-pressure environment., • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office., • Working knowledge of AutoCAD & REVIT., • Possesses a keen eye for detail. Expectations Trade-Specific Competency – For Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineers Level 4 (Functional Mastery) • Can ably recognize even the most complex types of existing systems and apply solutions to the most complex engineering problems., • Can independently design complex plumbing & fire protection systems with inherent knowledge, minimal research & direction, and use of company standards & templates., • With minimal supervision, can develop intricate designs/layouts and selection of advanced equipment., • Advanced knowledge of codes and standards. Can ably research when required., • With minimal supervision, can generate specifications based on company standard templates., • Self-sufficient in producing existing conditions surveys and due diligence reports including cost estimates. Project Management Level 4 (Functional Mastery) Project Management Take Ownership The Job Captain is responsible for taking ownership of the coordination of project deliverables and issuances with the project team. This means coordinating between the project team and other MGE groups on the timely and accurate set-up/issuance of project documentation. This means to: • Quarterback the project start-to-finish. Seeing the project through and making sure it goes out correctly., • Include the right stakeholders in your communication. The Job Captain serves as an important quality control point, by checking project documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to submitting for issuance. This means to: • Submit all completed checklists to the Project Manager., • Provide final clearance on project issuance., • Escalate concerns quickly and decisively., • Ensure checklists, issue sheets and other pertinent documentation are accurately completed before sending., • Make sure all pencils are down before submitting a set for issuance., • Own the quality control process. Make sure the right engineers have checked their design before submitting it to you for issuance., • Check the drawings for accuracy before they go out., • Ensure backgrounds and xrefs are up to date., • Coordinate the issuance of Project Manuals (Book Specifications) if applicable., • Coordinate and check the Issued Drawings List for every drawing issuance., • Double check to see if the backgrounds received from the architects are correct., • Ensure the proper drawings are compiled and issued., • Communicate the status of the issuance through completion. The Job Captain ensures that proper project documentation is thoroughly, correctly, and consistently followed. This includes (but is not limited to): • Correct drawing set-up and filing., • Correct folder structure set-up and ongoing maintenance., • Correct and timely issue sheets., • Correct post-project filing and archiving., • All changes are bubbled appropriately. If a drawing is being filed for the first time, there should be no bubbling., • Delta in the revisions must match the Delta in the title block., • All applicable DOB notes should be turned on for DOB filing. If a job is outside New York, any NY-related notes should be turned off., • The PAA sub-number is correct., • The initials of the team members are on the title blocks for all drawings. XX does not work here., • Include the correct DOB Now number., • Be clear with the CAD/BIM group on project set-up expectations., • Adhere to the company standard project folder structure., • Check to see if drawings, folders, and issue sheets have been set-up correctly., • Properly place project files into the correct folders within the drive. Level 4 (Functional Mastery) Listen and ask questions to fully understand the scope of the project. Clearly conveys the focus and intent of the project to the team. Puts instructions into a framework that team members working on the project can understand. Explains how the project fits in with the overall scheme of the company and its ultimate objective. Through writing and speaking openly & honestly with appropriate body language and grammar, successfully inspires trust in both the stakeholders and the team members. Through honest feedback and clear direction, instills loyalty in the team, making it easier to deliver instructions, make changes and provide constructive criticism. Reports the team’s progress to the client with assurances that keep the client satisfied. Leadership Level 4 (Functional Mastery) Enables, motivates, and inspires the team to meet deliverables within project constraints by demonstrating commitment, expertise, confidence, genuine concern, and ability to help everyone solve challenges and achieve goals. Finds the key factors that motivate each team member, settles disputes, and effectively encourages the team to maintain its focus. Conducts timely and recurring career development and performance management for team. Accountability Level 4 (Functional Mastery) Self-Direction & Sense of Urgency: • Sets the bar high for the team and raises team standards; sets challenging team goals and develops standards against which to measure behavior & performance of the group. Persists in the face of significant difficulties, takes risks, faces fears, and demonstrates a strong sense of urgency about achieving goals. PI76fd380f8c47-25405-37896981

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