Prefabrication Design Engineer

Location

Carmel, IN | United States

Job description

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential .

PCI is seeking an experienced Prefabrication Design Engineer for its Indianapolis Interior operations based in Carmel , IN . This individual may on occasion work in our Anderson, IN facility, with most of the time in the Carmel office. This individual will be responsible for the following duties:

Project Planning and Coordination:

• Collaborate in developing comprehensive project plans that outline the scope, schedule, and resources required for prefab panel fabrication, shipping, and installation.
• Review complete set of drawings and engineered shop drawings to develop buildable panel drawings in Revit (Fabrication & Install Drawings).
• Assist in design and development of prefabrication process on each project. Provide valuable insights to help with the manufacturing and installation in the field.
• Develop new construction details, find new product solutions, and develop new product solutions.
• Coordinate with Operations, Preconstruction, Prefab Team, and Fabrication Facility to ensure accurate and timely production of shop drawings, submittals, and other relevant documentation.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to facilitate timely material orders and deliveries, ensuring materials are available for panel fabrication.

Prefabrication:

• Ensure that prefab panels are produced according to project specifications, quality standards, and safety guidelines.
• Report on innovations, best practices, lessons learned, and changes that could possibly be made to improve safety, quality, and productivity across our branch.

Design Technology:

• Design Interior and Exterior Walls, including framing, Ceiling and Soffit Framing, Acoustical Ceilings, Specialty Panels, Raised Access Floor, Clean Room Walls, Clean Room Ceilings, Unistrut, No Fly Zones and other specialty scopes to required Level of Development using Revit and other add-ins.
• Understanding of multi-trade collaboration (i.e. BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud)
• Review and coordinate with point cloud files and building scanners.
• Familiarity with Trimble Layout Solutions.
• Knowledge with clash detection (i.e. Navisworks, Revizto)
• Dynamo and Revit API understanding is not required but a great asset.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Provide regular project updates to ensure all parties are informed about project progress, potential issues, and solutions.
• Actively participate in BIM coordination and design meetings.
• Collaborate with site install crews to develop additional details and sections for issues that arise on site.
• Escalate any issues to the BIM Coordinator and Design or Operations Team.
• Ensure all elements of the model are fully coordinated within PCI’s scope.
• QC model against project documents for discrepancies.

Problem-Solving and Risk Management:

• Proactively identify potential project risks and issues related to fabrication, shipping, or installation, and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of project activities, including correspondence, documentation, and change orders.
• Prepare and distribute regular progress reports, highlighting milestones achieved and areas requiring attention.
• Create and maintain project-specific content to ensure they are consistently aligned with instructions, guidelines, in-house standards, and the project’s BIM standards.

Safety Leadership:

• Champion safety protocols and guidelines, ensuring that all prefab processes, shipping, and installations adhere to the highest safety standards. 

Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze project outcomes to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices for future projects.
• Drive to innovate and streamline processes and products.

Customer Relations:

• Maintain positive customer relationships by addressing inquiries, concerns, and feedback in a timely and professional manner.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (Construction Management, Construction Science, Architecture, Engineering Fields, etc.) preferred.
• 2-year technical degree or 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 3-5 years of BIM (Revit)/VDC modeling and coordination experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Commercial Construction, preferably with a focus on prefab construction.
• Present a portfolio demonstrating work in Revit or in lieu of a portfolio speak to experience with Revit and Commercial Construction.
• Previous experience with commercial cold formed metal framing, drywall/exterior sheathing installation and weather barriers would be preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, material specifications, and building codes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as durations of independent/isolated/unsupervised environments.

At Performance Contracting our employees are our greatest asset. We put our people first and are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our employees at every stage of life.

In our commitment to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive personally and professionally, we offer:

•   Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, accidental death and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS:

Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters without a signed Fee Agreement in place. Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed fee agreement, PCG does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party, will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company and reserves the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third party vendor.

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