Architectural Designer / Estimator - Porter Corp
Job in
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, 48900, USA
Listed on 2026-07-31
Listing for:
PlayCore Holdings, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-31
Job specializations:
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Design & Architecture
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Category: Engineering/Design
Requisition Number: ARCHI
001606
- Posted :
July 22, 2026 - Full-Time
- On-site
Showing 1 location
DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities
- Reading and interpreting building plans
- Input of SIP panels for design layouts conforming to current Porter SIPs design practices and standards
- Design wall, roof and floors ensuring both structural and non-structural elements are accurate, optimized and conforms to standards
- Prepare preliminary engineering drawings, submittal drawings and/or repair details
- Work with engineers on structural designs and layouts
- Prepare production drawings in CAD to support and aid manufacturing
- Create Bills of Materials (BOM) for the products specified and entering data into a manufacturing database
- Prepare installation drawings in CAD for jobsite
- Generate and provide accurate pricing for estimating purposes using PDF quoting tools
- Aid in training of new employees when required
- Aid in individual skills development and team development when required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Architectural degree or a degree in similar field. 3D modeling and creating submittal drawings.
TravelThis position requires minimal to no travel
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 a modeling software program
- Demonstrated proficiency using Planswift or similar estimating software program
- Occasional use of AutoCAD or similar software program
- 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 though a building
- Ability to operate a computer and Dietrich design software (Training is provided)
- Good written and oral communication skills are required
- Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions
- 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
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