Falkbuilt Designer
Position summary
The Designer is responsible for selecting and specifying construction projects from initial design through to order entry and the construction process. This position is based in Montreal, Quebec, and the successful candidate must be located in the Montreal area. This is accomplished by working closely with Falkbuilt HQ and local branch teams (Falkbuilt Greater Montreal | Ottawa | Toronto). The designer will interpret architectural designs as specified within project sketches, architectural drawings, or models and realize those designs in both 2D and 3D formats.
Responsibilities:
- Select and specify all the components and requirements to assemble functional Falk work environments according to customer needs by using Revit with a Falkbuilt-specific add-in to draft design drawings, including renderings, 3D models, flythroughs, and submittal drawings.
- Help define project scope and objectives with all relevant stakeholders and ensure technical feasibility
- Evaluate site conditions and constraints for construction projects.
- Manage and execute design assignments promptly and meet milestones and deadlines
- Ensure up-to-date knowledge of Falk products by following necessary training sessions including on-site training with the manufacturer and Revit upgrades.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Have a strong sense of the Falkbuilt culture and promote it internally and externally
Responsibilities, skills and abilities
The Designer has a high level of accountability because they make decisions that affect product selection and assembly requirements to meet the client requirements. The consequences of their decisions have a major impact on the project viability, costs, and the company’s and manufacturer’s image
Basic Qualifications:
- Strong verbal and oral communication skills. Bilingual, English and French (Communication with HQ is primary in English)
- A creative self-starter with the ability to solve problems individually and as part of a team
- Aptitude with technology and willingness to learn and improve every day
- Hands-on experience w/ Revit – Enscape, SketchUp, and AutoCAD a plus
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and willingness to learn Project Management software and other technologies to enhance our client experience
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple fast-paced projects
- Ability to read construction documents and specifications
- Experience using Revit/design drawing logic to create an architectural construction set including floor plans, elevations, electrical plans, architectural details, door & finish schedules.
- Strong understanding of the construction process and job site conditions
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with all the stakeholders and Falkers (in your Branch and at HQ) and make sure the client has a positive experience with us.
Communication
This position communicates regularly with Project Managers, the Sales Team, Project Coordinators, Falkbuilt HQ, and other Associates. Communication is conducted through a variety of methods, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, email, and messaging or chat platforms.
Training and Experience
Education:
CEGEP or trade school degree or diploma in Interior Design, Architecture, or Design
Special training:
- Experience with Revit required - SketchUp, Enscape, and Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred
- Experience reviewing submittal drawing packages for architectural coordination
- Experience translating sketches and CAD/Revit documents into realized 3D models and images
Experience:
2 to 5 years in Construction industry or with experience in modular furniture.
