Freeport Industries designs and builds customized modular structures for residential, commercial and industrial clients throughout Western Canada. We are a WorkSafeBC COR/OSSE certified company located in Westbank, and a growing residential developer, and custom builder of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. We are currently seeking a Senior Designer to join our team!
Consistent with Freeport Industries Vision, Mission, Values and reporting to the Director of Operations, the Senior Designer is responsible for developing compliant design solutions in response to RFP and contract 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.
The Job
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Support estimating with engineering oversight, concept design, MEP and structural advice.
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The Senior Designer is responsible for the management of the Junior Designers and the successful delivery of all day-to-day design requirements.
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Propose alternative design layout or material selection to offer high quality cost saving solutions.
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Ensure modular constructability of proposed design considering proposed timeline and budget.
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Work with Estimators to ensure the design and specification is aligned with proposed spec and budget, and identify any changes to be reviewed by the Project Manager.
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Work with Project Manager and Sales team to ensure client’s concerns or additional requirements after bid submission are captured and will be implemented.
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Participate in advanced phase of BIM transition including: enhance Revit libraries and standards, improve current template file, incorporate detail design of MEP, millwork, framing, and remaining discipline, generating schedules and BOM.
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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.
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Review in detail and approve submittals, IFC drawings and specification, material and equipment cut sheets, and color board, for accuracy, completeness and alignment with project scope.
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Work with designers and consultants to ensure design development phase is on track as per project schedule and all information is provided in a timely manner between Freeport and consultants.
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Work with consultants to ensure preparation of building permit package in a timely manner.
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Review packages issued by all consultants including architectural, structural, and engineering drawings and specification, and identify potential errors, gaps or discrepancies with the project requirements or modular constructability. Incorporate the consultants drawings into Freeport IFC drawing package.
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Identify potential production problems, formulate recommendations and communicate effectively with all project team to ensure proactive resolutions.
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Participate in meetings to discuss/solve inter-departmental issues impacting project delivery.
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Complete site visits as required during and after projects are complete to document and incorporate best practices into future designs,
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Oversee modular constructability in designs, standards, best practices and knowledge sharing.
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Develop technical submissions, including drawing packages, specifications, data sheet, color board.
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Provide training to design team such as Revit, building code, design detail, etc.
The Ideal Candidate
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Minimum 5 years of Design related experience.
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Construction related degree ( Engineering, Engineering Technologist, Architecture), is an asset.
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Working knowledge of Building Codes (primarily BC, Alberta) and their interpretations is required.
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Strong understanding of REVIT is required.
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Background in modular construction, is required.
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Advanced understanding of multi-discipline practices required to execute small and large, residential and commercial projects including architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical and plumbing.
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Broad understanding with regards to contracts, contract language, bid documents and bid development.
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Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues on multiple assignments.
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Excellent leadership and people management skills.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and develop strong relationships.
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Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. Please note that we will contact candidates if they are selected for an interview.
