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Residential New Construction Assistant Designer
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What they do
A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
$40,141 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Summary Reports to the RNC Lead Designer and Construction Manager. This position will entail the entire design process including, but not limited to, AutoCAD, Manual J load Calculations, and Plan review and revisions for new construction projects and retro fit replacement projects. The assistant designer will also be responsible for providing equipment selection and sizing and will be working closely with Construction and Sales Managers to make sure needs are met. The focus will be on quality, efficient, and cost-effective design with an attempt to reduce cost where/when possible. Duties Assists the designer, estimator, sales department, and field supervisors on matters related to designing new custom residential home construction projects and remodels. Perform and review HVAC load calculations, duct sizing, and system sizing per ACCA Standards Experience using Wrightsoft for performing Manual J8 (Load) calculations with the inclusion of current specification (builder and code specific) Design working drawings of HVAC layouts derived from Manual J load calculations, and Manual D duct design using AutoCAD or other drawing programs Be able to do plan Take offs and procurement of material and equipment for both departments Organize scope into major categories to determine primary timetable for deliverables/milestones. Manage and control all data through Excel, Job Folders, Teams, and Service Titan Job Walks and on site meetings Requirements Candidate must have 3 years+ of relevant experience in Residential Mechanical (HVAC) Design Preferred experience: Able to modify and adjust to software - Manual J Software, AutoCAD, Wrightsoft-Wrightdraw, RESCheck, REMrate, and Manual D Understand current IECC and state mechanical codes for Residential Design Qualities Positive "can do" attitude with a natural inclination to serve others Organized and efficient to anticipate the needs for jobs and use of time efficiently Diplomatic with strong communications skills with the ability to know when, what, and how to communicate with all stakeholders Strong character and integrity with a commitment to always doing the right thing Benefits Working for a company with a great reputation that cares about the needs of others Working with great people who are dedicated to doing a great job 401k, health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off