Designer

Position Summary

The Designer reports to the Design Manager and can be located in any of the following cities: Cleveland or Columbus OH, Pittsburgh, PA, Lenexa, KS, Omaha, NE, Bedford Park/Chicago, IL. Full-time, remote, but candidate must be located in one of the locations listed above. As a Designer in the construction and foodservice industry, your role represents an advanced and pivotal position within our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to identify commercial foodservice equipment needs and promote the benefits of Trimark’s various design services
• Perform site visits to survey existing conditions, gather project information, or identify equipment needs
• Determine size, scope, and budget of a project through effective communication with customers. Offer equipment recommendations based on industry knowledge
• Create commercial foodservice equipment designs that utilize available floor space and meet the customer’s operational and budgetary requirements
• Utilize AutoCad and/or Revit to coordinate with design team members
• Have sound technical understanding of plumbing and electrical systems and be able to identify and locate utility services and building conditions required for proper installation of foodservice equipment
• Produce construction document sets and collaborate with architects and engineers for integration of foodservice equipment designs and utility rough-in drawings into overall project
• Produce foodservice equipment elevations and incorporate appropriate construction details
• Be able to proactively communicate and manage lead times. Ensure project needs are met timely
• Identify and produce complete scope of work for project, including trade responsibilities, installation requirements, and manufacture specifications with selected accessories
• Prepare itemized foodservice equipment budgets
• Review and approve submittal packages provided by kitchen equipment contractor to ensure adherence to design intent
• Respond to requests for information (RFI’s) timely
• Conduct site visits and generate a punch list during project installation
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner that fosters positive relations with customers, vendors, and internal company personnel
• Participate in department meetings and vendor training sessions
• Grow design revenue annually

Competencies

• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement in all aspects of position
• Ability to create effective commercial designs operating within loose or limited sets of constraints
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Flexible in schedule to enable the company to meet customer needs – overtime and weekends may be necessary and required
• Foster positive relations and communications with departmental personnel, IT, Purchasing, Installers, Sales, Marketing, and other TriMark Division design/contract management departments
• Strong relationship building skills with customers, general contractors, architects, manufacturers and vendors, and other trades on job sites
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent customer service attitude
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Excellent presentation and selling skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years’ experience designing in the foodservice industry
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit
• Must complete CFSP Test within first 3 years of employment
• Experienced in various market segments of design
• Extensive knowledge of BIM practices, standards and techniques
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office products & AutoQuotes
• Basic working knowledge of general construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing