VDC Lead Designer

VDC Lead Designer Comfort Systems USA
• Tucson, AZ, United States

The Preconstruction, Virtual Design and Construction Lead Designer's role is divided into two parts: the first part involves working closely with our in‑house or outside partner VDC Team to ensure Comfort Systems USA Southwest (CSUSA‑SW) standard practices are fully incorporated into the mechanical and/or plumbing systems designs to the extent allowed by the project requirements. The second part involves modeling and interpreting the design intent into a constructable building.

• Participate in constructability meetings to understand the project scope of work and all changes that are proposed. Work with the Construction Project Manager to finalize and agree to the project's VDC Scope of Work and list of deliverables.
• Assist and provide the CSUSA‑SW Project Executive and/or Engineer with RFI language and documentation to support RFIs as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with the client (General Contractor), their customer (Project Owner) and their design team (Architect and Engineer of Record) to coordinate the mechanical and/or plumbing systems required of the project. When conflicts and collisions arise, provide alternate solutions and suggestions including other trade’s adjustments.
• Meet with the VDC Team (in person or via teleconference) weekly to understand challenges, resolve issues in its development and meet CSUSA project expectations.
• Review completeness and accuracy of BIM model and all associated working plans and detail drawings.
• Identify and communicate immediately to the VDC Manager any issues that may cause delays to completion of the BIM and associated drawings.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Executive, foremen and/or project engineer in reviewing the BIM model, associated deliverables and drawings so they fully understand the product they will be receiving. The VDC Lead Designer will address all concerns brought to their attention.
• Develop VDC documentation and guidelines to communicate to our VDC partners the processes and procedures that they must adhere to during the duration of the project.
• Maintain and increase discipline design specifics to continually improve mechanical duct, pipe and plumbing.
• Engage with internal project teams to support the creation, maintenance and health of projects.
• Work with external stakeholders such as Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, or trade contractors on a range of projects.
• Support the project team with technical delivery using various software.
• Read and interpret construction documentation for one or more disciplines.
• Assist in the coordination of models both internally and externally.
• Produce products with minimal to no re‑work.
• Execute assigned tasks within allotted parameters.
• Maintain working knowledge of all programs and platforms required for the role.
• Support business development initiatives.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associate degree (A.

A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school; or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must be able to read and evaluate project construction documents, plans and specifications.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to use MS Office Excel…