Computer Aided Design Designer

Position Expectations: Lead VDC Coordinator

Purpose of Position: Directs project teams from information gathering to fabrication stage and

also prepares accurate, concise, and timely coordinated layout and fabrication drawings for

Plumbing, HVAC and Process Systems using Computer Aided Design systems that allow for

maximizing profit through the use of improved layout, routing and interference avoidance.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

Directs project teams from information gathering to fabrication stage

Works with Virtual Design Construction Manager directly for gathering information

and allocating resources

Attending coordination meetings in a decision-making capacity

Responsible for quality control of all drawings including:

o Leica layout drawings

o Coordination drawings and files

o Shop drawings

o Fabrication drawings

Works with Project Manager(s), Project Superintendents and Fabrication Shop

Superintendent on scheduling/deadlines/cost impacts

Works with Virtual Design Construction Manager on job set-up and coordination

plan

Managing the virtual construction schedule (with Team Leaders and Project

Management)

Coordinator’s roles and responsibilities as defined below:

Plan and execute drawings for complex piping systems including Mechanical Rooms,

hanger drawings, pad locations, sleeves and insert drawings, final connections,

isometrics, and anchors.

Coordinate complete systems from underground to roof and understand how each

system is to work.

Plan and execute solutions to difficult construction related coordination issues

Interpret multi level Mechanical Rooms, underground systems, and distribution

systems and develop sketches and or solutions to coordination problems.

Intercept architectural and structural layouts to enable competent placement of

fixtures and equipment without interference.

Attend Project Coordination Meetings.

Successfully work with other trades to coordinate/layout projects.

Ability to review equipment submittals for the proper size, quantity and arrangement

and use this information in the layout and coordination of the space and/or system.

Prepare and maintain drawing files, post changes to both coordination and contract

documents and initiate RFIs.

Maintain project communication with the construction team.

Prepare when required accurate fabrication drawings for complex Mechanical Rooms

and equipment connections.

Prepare when required, accurate and complete bills of material for both fabrication

and coordination drawings.

Prepare all work in accordance with applicable plumbing, process or power piping

codes.

Assists Detailers and Detailers-In Training.

Standards:

With minimal supervision, interpret contract requirements on typical piping

construction, including material selection, joining, hanging, test methods,

identification of ambiguities, omissions and conflicts.

Implement the CAD standards as outlined in the CADD file set-up.

Create solutions when coordination issues arise.

Accountable for the finished product when dealing with challenging situations.

Make suggestions on value engineering items

Current Software used:

AutoCAD 2013 – Layout of HVAC and Plumbing Systems

AutoCAD MEP 2012 – Layout of HVAC and Plumbing Systems

CADWorx / Coade Plant Professional – Create piping fabrication and field erection

drawings.

Autodesk Navisworks Manage 2012 – Navigating through 3D models and used for

clash detection between trades and reporting of interferences.

CAD-Mech Solids – Piping system layouts.

REVIT MEP 2012 – 3D Structural, Architectural, HVAC and Plumbing Modeling