Architectural Designer / Estimator - Porter Corp

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
• Designing walls, roofs, and floors ensuring both structural and non-structural elements are accurate, optimized, and conform to standards
• Preparing preliminary engineering drawings, submittal drawings, and/or repair details
• Working with engineers on structural designs and layouts
• Creating production drawings in CAD to support and aid manufacturing
• Preparing Bills of Materials (BOM) for the products specified and entering data into a manufacturing database
• Generating and providing accurate pricing for estimating purposes using PDF quoting tools
• Aiding in training of new employees when required
• Aiding in individual skills development and team development when required
• Performing other duties as assigned

Education And/or Experience

• Architectural degree or a degree in a similar field
• Experience with 3D modeling and creating submittal drawings

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 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 through a building
• Ability to operate a computer and Dietrich design software (Training is provided)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• 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