VDC Lead Designer

The Preconstruction, Virtual Design and Construction Lead Designer’s is two parts the first role is to work closely with our in-house or outside partner’s 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 is to model and interpret the design intent into a constructable building.

The following includes, but are not limited to, the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. (Other duties may be assigned).

Qualifications

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.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

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.

Language Skills

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. Have the 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.

Mathematical Skills

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.

Computer/Software Skills

Ability to use MS Office Excel and Word. Experience with Navisworks, Bluebeam, and Autodesk software including Revit Fabrication is required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This is primarily an office position and appropriate appearance is required at all times. Company dress code applies and will be enforced. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to outside weather conditions and could be exposed to a manufacturing or job site environment that could expose the employee to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the manufacturing and construction work environment is usually loud.