Residential designer job description
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Example residential designer requirements on a job description
Residential designer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in residential designer job postings.
Sample residential designer requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in interior design or related field
- Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and/or other 3D design software
- Extensive knowledge of building codes and construction techniques
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to adhere to tight deadlines
Sample required residential designer soft skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions
- Flexible and open to change
- Excellent attention to detail
Residential designer job description example 1
Western States Fire Protection residential designer job description
Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other and we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.
Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.
Visit us at Fire Protection Company | Western States Fire Protection (wsfp.com) to learn more!
What we offer:
+ Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
+ Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan)
+ 401(k) Plan
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
+ Paid Time Off (PTO)
+ Paid Holidays
Residential Designer
This individual will design; coordinate and work directly with the design manager for the fire sprinkler systems for single family, multi-purpose podium, wrap-style, and large multi-family residential buildings. He or she will design and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office. The designer will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems. Close coordination with the project manager, project superintendent, and sales representative will be required throughout the life of the project.
Job Responsibilities
+ Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project's sprinkler system
+ Thorough use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities
+ Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD and/or AutoSprink programs
+ Create stock list for all material required throughout the project
+ Perform hydraulic calculations
+ Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work
+ Maintain design historical records for future use
+ Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers' expectations
+ Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information
+ Perform Project Manager functions as required
+ Complete other assigned responsibilities as directed by immediate supervisor or other WSFP management personnel
Job Qualifications
+ Applicable degree from a technical school or college
+ NICET certification is a plus
+ Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
+ Project management experience a plus
+ Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines
+ Three years' experience in multi-family residential design
+ Detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings
+ Possess good communication skills; both verbal and written
+ Willing to coordinate and work well with others
+ Willing to pass a post-offer drug screen test, background and reference check
All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.
Visit us at Fire Protection Company | Western States Fire Protection (wsfp.com) to learn more!
What we offer:
+ Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
+ Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan)
+ 401(k) Plan
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
+ Paid Time Off (PTO)
+ Paid Holidays
Residential Designer
This individual will design; coordinate and work directly with the design manager for the fire sprinkler systems for single family, multi-purpose podium, wrap-style, and large multi-family residential buildings. He or she will design and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office. The designer will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems. Close coordination with the project manager, project superintendent, and sales representative will be required throughout the life of the project.
Job Responsibilities
+ Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project's sprinkler system
+ Thorough use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities
+ Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD and/or AutoSprink programs
+ Create stock list for all material required throughout the project
+ Perform hydraulic calculations
+ Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work
+ Maintain design historical records for future use
+ Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers' expectations
+ Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information
+ Perform Project Manager functions as required
+ Complete other assigned responsibilities as directed by immediate supervisor or other WSFP management personnel
Job Qualifications
+ Applicable degree from a technical school or college
+ NICET certification is a plus
+ Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
+ Project management experience a plus
+ Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines
+ Three years' experience in multi-family residential design
+ Detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings
+ Possess good communication skills; both verbal and written
+ Willing to coordinate and work well with others
+ Willing to pass a post-offer drug screen test, background and reference check
All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024