Vertical Transportation Designer

				Responsibilities:

GFT is seeking a Vertical Transportation Designer. In this role, you will play a critical part in shaping and improving vertical transportation systems through thoughtful design coordination and integration into complex building environments.

This can be a fully remote position and we will consider applicants anywhere within the United States.

What you'll be challenged to do:

We are thrilled to offer a rewarding position that involves working on cutting-edge vertical transportation projects. As a BIM / Revit Designer in the Vertical Transportation group, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Project Managers and Technical Center Manager, contributing your expertise to multiple projects simultaneously. What makes this opportunity even more enticing is that it can be a fully remote position, making it accessible to applicants from anywhere within the United States.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

* Produce drawings, layouts as needed and offer technical solutions to the Vertical Transportation Design Team.
* Generate various BIM deliverables to clients, including modeling and detailing for project documents for the project teams.
* Assist project managers with model presentation for project teams and client meetings.
* Complete Revit Project Setup.
* Download, review, and understand design drawings and models to accurately design and coordinate vertical transportation designs. Communicate design changes and issues with the Project Manager and the Design Team.
* Responsible for assigned projects with the ability to meet deadlines, budgets, and prioritize assignments while maintain quality standards and accuracy.
* Collaborate on multi-discipline, multi-company projects.
* Provide layouts of vertical transportation including passenger and freight elevators - hydraulic and traction types, escalators, moving walks with supervision from the Technical Center Manager and Project Managers.
* Ability to take direction and participate in quality reviews of work product.
* Determine and document vertical transportation technical data such as dimensions, structural loading, electrical requirements, and equipment heat output.
* Research elevator, building, and applicable codes.
* Generate and improve on growing library of Revit families.

Qualifications:

What you'll bring to our firm:

* Associates / Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering or equivalent experience preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in BIM/Revit, AutoCAD.
* Elevator/Escalator design/drafting experience is preferred. Experience in architectural and/or engineering drafting is necessary.
* Familiarity with architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical engineering design. The ability to read design blueprints is necessary.
* BIM Tasks add family editing, expanded modeling skills, understanding of BIM Workflows and project setup.
* Experience with Revit/CAD file integration into a project.
* Adhere to project execution plans and workflow criteria.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam Revu.
* Experience with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes a plus.
* Experience at a firm with an ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System is highly desirable.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $93,000 - $114,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
* Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.

* Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

* Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.

* Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.

* Tuition reimbursement for continued education.

* Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.

* Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
			

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