Prefabricated; Pre-Fab Designer

Prefabricated (Pre-Fab) Designer

A Pre-Fab Designer at Improve Group works to translate a client's vision and site requirements into a compelling design solution. This role will utilize their skills in supporting Design and Architecture projects across DoD and Commercial projects; with an emphasis and specialty in the Pre-Fab space. This includes development of drafted 2-D drawings and 3-D models (from programming through construction administration) which provide design services for our building construction projects.

In collaboration with our licensed architecture team, this position enhances our OMEGA impact and greatly expands the opportunity for revenue and scale in our expanding business. It allows IG to deliver integrated projects to our clients, while improving our internal process, critical thinking and design of the built environment.

At Improve Group (IG), a Pre-Fab Designer works closely with the broader Architecture and Operations teams to develop comprehensive project plans for the design of a project, then coordinates, tracks, and drives the efforts of all teams involved (internal and external partners) to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and timely solutions through project completion. This position is both technical and creative in nature and requires strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.

This role requires strong design skills, advanced CAD / BIM software proficiency, and strong project management skills.

This role will have a hybrid schedule based out of our Albuquerque, NM office. There will be occasional travel within the US involved, estimated to be less than 20%. The Pre-Fab Designer will direct report to the Pre-Fab Design Supervisor and will be joining a Pre-Fab team of 2.

• Project Vision + Construction Drawings
• Client + Sales Support
• OMEGA Platform Support
• Communication + Partnerships
• Team Building

Specific

Skills:

• Develop 2-D and 3-D drawings and/or renderings to fully represent an integrated project vision at appropriate design phases
• Attend site visits when needed (travel is estimated to be less than 20%)
• Develop 3-D Revit models, ranging from progress presentations to final design submittals
• Coordinate and update drawings and models within the full design team process from master planning and schematic design through construction documents
• Ensure designs meet all structural requirements, building codes, and client specifications
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, calculations, and project notes
• Use existing templates to generate reports and presentations to communicate design concepts and progress to clients and management
• Maintain organized records of all design files and project documentation
• Serve as a company expert on industry trends, materials, and technologies related to prefabricated construction
• Strong knowledge and understanding of client needs with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
• Strong interpersonal skills, including collaborating and managing multiple consultants and sub-contractors
• Oversight and development of drawings and proposals that comply within regulatory requirements of a specific project
• Follow QA/QC plan for internal design review, in conjunction with running the Revit file through all required design review processes
• Develop Revit submittal drawings as well as finishes and custom graphics sign-off forms for review by client prior to order
• Coordinate delivery details and on-site delivery dates with Project Manager
• Coordinate design deficiencies during installation and construction

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor degree required, BA in Architecture on Construction required
• 5+ years of experience within the architecture industry providing the following services:
  Programming, SD/DD/CD drawings, Bidding/Negotiation and Construction Administration
• Preference for a minimum of 2 years of experience in designing prefabricated wall panel systems
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to communicate effectively with business development, construction professionals, architects, engineers, and owners
• Proficiency in…