Project Designer
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listed on 2026-10-22
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Design & Architecture
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists -
Engineering
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Project Designer 2 based in the United States.
As a Project Designer 2, you will play a key role in developing accurate technical designs and documentation for projects involving integrated building systems and security-related technologies. You will collaborate with project managers, sales teams, engineers, and customers to transform conceptual designs and technical requirements into detailed project drawings. Working across projects of varying complexity, you will ensure that design deliverables meet customer expectations, industry standards, and established documentation requirements.
You will contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from initial design development and submittal preparation to revisions and final as-built documentation. In this role, you will coordinate design progress, communicate changes, and help maintain project schedules, quality standards, and cost controls. You will also work alongside experienced designers and project teams in a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning, initiative, and technical excellence.
This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong AutoCAD skills, a customer-focused mindset, and a passion for delivering reliable technical solutions.
Technical Design and Drawing Production: Develop and produce technical drawings and design documentation during project development and as-built stages, working on assignments with varying levels of complexity.
Design Development: Translate conceptual layouts, schematic designs, and preliminary project information into detailed drawings that align with customer requirements and project specifications.
Project Scope Review: Review the scope of services for assigned projects, clarify design requirements, and coordinate with project managers to ensure a clear understanding of expected deliverables.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales teams, project managers, operations personnel, engineers, architects, and customers to obtain electronic plans, gather technical information, and resolve design questions.
Standards and Compliance: Follow established design, documentation, and submittal standards while ensuring that drawings comply with applicable industry standards and codes.
Design Reviews and Project Handoffs: Participate in internal design reviews and project turnover meetings, ensuring that project teams receive the necessary drawings, documentation, programming graphics, and related materials.
Design Coordination and Communication: Keep project managers informed of design progress, planned completion dates, scope revisions, associated costs, and anticipated overtime requirements.
Submittal Preparation: Prepare complete and accurate submittal packages based on project specifications and internal standards, revising documentation as necessary to secure customer approval.
Change Management: Perform change-order work only after receiving formal authorization and communicate design modifications that may affect project scope, cost, or timelines.
Project Documentation Management: Organize, maintain, and update project statuses, drawings, records, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility.
Quality Assurance: Collaborate with senior project designers to verify drawing accuracy, ensure adherence to established standards, and confirm alignment with customer expectations.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve design quality, documentation processes, coordination, and overall project efficiency while supporting additional duties as required.
Education: College degree, trade school qualification, or equivalent professional experience.
Professional
Experience:
Three to five years of experience in engineering, field service, design, or project management involving technical projects.AutoCAD Proficiency: At least three years of hands‑on AutoCAD experience, with the ability to develop, interpret, and revise technical drawings.
Design and Documentation
Skills:
Experience producing technical drawings, managing project documentation, preparing submittal packages, and incorporating design revisions.Software Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with excellent working knowledge of Bluebeam.
Technical Understanding: Ability to interpret conceptual and…
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