Job Description Summary:
Work with Senior DC Staff & Assigned Project teams to create fabrication level mass timber modeling and shop drawing content for CNC and install
Job Description:
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
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Able to perform all essential DC Engineer I responsibilities
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Lead design development and contract drawing review for mass timber and other structural systems; manage resolution logs, request for information (RFIs), and other documentation during design development process
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Lead/assist with document control, quality control, submittals, generating RFI’s, MEP Coordination, Meeting Minutes, and Constructability Reviews.
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Manage tracking of, and advocate for, design issues through initial submission to closeout and implementation
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Assist with internal schedule updates and projections for work relating to DC efforts
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Use and develop parametric modeling techniques (Autodesk Revit), and assist DC team with enhancements to create efficiencies in fabrication-level modeling, with respect to cost/schedule and mitigation of detailing/fabrication errors on current/future projects
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Utilize Revit as tool to create clear and organized progression drawing sets (RFI, internal team review, AE review, and field review)
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Continuously enhance knowledge and expertise in 2D/3D model review via Navisworks, Revit Schedules, and review of current global/shared parameters
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Lead/assist with CNC exports for machine language, develop proficiency in modeling (tooling, cut sequence/path, performance, tolerance)
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Manage model transfer and process to Fabrication Team
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Manage fabrication-based app integration and setup
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Further develop understanding of schedule process within DC team and its broader impact on early pre-con efforts, manufacturing, fabrication sequence, and install
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Perform CNC cut testing review/QC as it relates to machine time and quality.
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Provide actionable feedback to DC and Pre-Con teams using research and data as built from previous fabrication efforts
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Partner with internal project team, A/E team, suppliers, other trades, and vendors on constructability. Manage documentation of all partner meetings and action items
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Lead QC and review/coordination with dissimilar trades, as well as Clash resolution.
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Utilize structural material knowledge to refine and drive DC detailing efforts and practices.
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Assist senior team members with constructive feedback loops to structural and architectural consultants to enhance future projects
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Advocate ownership goals, architectural visual intent, and Timberlab fab/install; work to interpret these goals during early pre-con efforts (internal/external)
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Stay abreast to standards and continuously thrive to develop and improve our design/detailing standards
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Lead/assist with developing internal and external technical marketing materials
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Other responsibilities as assigned
MINIMUM SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent
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3-5 years of construction-related experience, or equivalent
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Construction related internship experience preferred
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Basic computer skills
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Extensive knowledge of Revit (or similar software) as a document development tool – including proven experience with parametric modeling
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Structural detailing and/or mass timber-specific detailing background preferred
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Fundamental understanding of contract plans through all disciplines
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Ability to read and interpret structural details, steel vendor shop drawings, non-structural shop drawings, product data, etc.
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Comprehensive knowledge of understanding of design and construction schedules
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CNC fabrication experience (detailing, operation, etc.) is a plus
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Effective organizational skills
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Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
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Ability to use independent judgment, self-starter
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Drafting and advanced computer skills a plus
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Continued thirst for knowledge and understanding of mass timber systems, design, and project approach
