Curtain Wall & Metal Panel Designer

Curtain Wall & Metal Panel Designer

Specialty commercial construction company is looking for a designer with a strong background in the Curtain Wall & Metal Panel industry

Required Education/ Qualifications/ Work Experience:

3 years of experience minimum in engineering, building construction, architecture.

3 years of experience minimum as a designer of Curtain Wall and Metal Panel systems.

Experience in producing shop drawings and fabrication drawings for Curtain Wall & Metal Panel systems a plus.

AutoCAD 2018-2024 knowledge experience and 3D modeling capabilities is a Plus!

Knowledge of Microsoft Office application in a high level.

Proficient in Bluebeam (a plus)

Responsibilities and Duties:

Design fully executed Curtain Wall and Storefront fabrication drawings with correct cut lengths, sizes, parts & pieces.

Design fully executed Metal Panel/ACM fabrication drawings (Special focus on accuracy of dimension, extrusions, special notes and field conditions to be aware of)

Ability to understand and interpret field dimensions and revise shop drawings based on field dimensions to produce fabrication drawings. Able to visit job sites to assist in and obtain field dimensions.

Ability to design fully executed Curtain Wall & Metal Panel shop drawings (Special focus on accuracy, emphasis on floor plans, elevations, wall sections, details, general notes and impact of erection)

Ability to understand and maintain deadlines for submittals and revisions to shop drawings.

Ability to work with Fabrication Shop with necessary and appropriate work load. Able to optimize efficient quantities of material as often as possible for best usage.

Ability to work with the Field superintendent & Labor Managers with necessary and appropriate work load.

Personal qualities:

Accurate, detail oriented, team player, responsible and reliable.

An excellent grasp of engineering and design principles as it pertains to building construction.

An understanding of manufacturing processes and construction methods.

An appreciation of business demands and a willingness to put the company first.

Benefits:

Health Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Expending Account for healthcare

If you feel you are qualified, please submit a resume and short pitch on your qualifications. You can email directly to

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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