Designer - Industrial Construction

Designer – Industrial Construction – The Weitz Company

Our company views employees as our most valuable asset and is committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships make The Weitz Company a great place to work.

The Industrial – Professional Services business team is seeking Designer III and Senior Designers to be located out of our Minneapolis, Minnesota office. Prior experience in facility/process and civil/structure designing is preferred. A background with design build engineering in construction is also preferred.

A Designer III produces practical and economical high‑quality designs in accordance with industrial and engineering department standards and construction estimates, to be reviewed by a Senior Designer. This role focuses on the design of agricultural related projects in the construction industry, while demonstrating a high level of autonomy and safety. The Designer III performs as the lead designer on one medium sized project or multiple smaller projects.

This position typically reports to the Engineering Project Manager.

• Evaluate and research diverse design solution methods
• Make design decisions on assigned project(s)
• Develop a task plan and execute assignments in conformance with project‑specific documentation
• Execute project goals while collaborating with project teams
• Monitor quality control during the design and construction build processes of assigned projects
• Mentor team members, including delegation of tasks/responsibilities to promote team member growth
• Review and obtain approval on scope of work with Senior Designer when appropriate (i.e. design solutions, decision making, work product)
• Oversee drafting to ensure conformance with engineered designs
• Monitor engineering costs against project budget for assigned project(s)
• Understand contract terms, project scope of work, project schedule, project engineering and construction estimates for assigned project(s)
• Make informed decisions on overall structure designs by understanding facility/process and civil/structural design
• Create a successful design by collaborating closely with clients to understand the unique desires and requirements of the assigned project
• Keep abreast of latest industry technology and techniques; educate team members on findings
• Participate in marketing Company engineering and construction services to potential clients
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and co‑workers
• Perform other duties as dictated by the needs of the project
• Business travel will be required

A Senior Designer produces practical and economical high‑quality designs in accordance with industrial and engineering department standards and construction estimates. This role focuses on the design of agricultural related projects in the construction industry, while demonstrating a high level of autonomy and safety. The Senior Designer performs as the lead designer on the largest and most complex projects, or multiple smaller projects, and is responsible for the review of designs produced by team members.

This position typically reports to the Engineering Project Manager or Project Manager.

• Related tasks as listed for a Designer III
• Develop a task plan and execute assignments in conformance with project‑specific documentation
• Create and maintain equipment list for assigned project(s)
• Review and provide feedback on designs produced by other, less‑experienced, Designers
• Perform other duties as dictated by the needs of the project
• Business travel will be required

• Education:
  
  An Associate’s degree is required;
  Industry related Bachelor’s degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Vocational, trade school experience and/or construction background is preferred. Ag business experience is a plus (facilities/process design engineering). Experience in a fast‑paced business environment is helpful.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of seven (7) years of facility/process design,…