Timberlab

Digital Construction Engineer

Timberlab  •  Portland, OR (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Work with Senior DC Staff & Assigned Project teams to create fabrication level mass timber modeling and shop drawing content for CNC and install

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

  • Able to perform all essential DC Engineer I responsibilities
  • Lead design development and contract drawing review for mass timber and other structural systems; manage resolution logs, request for information (RFIs), and other documentation during design development process
  • Lead/assist with document control, quality control, submittals, generating RFI’s, MEP Coordination, Meeting Minutes, and Constructability Reviews.
  • Manage tracking of, and advocate for, design issues through initial submission to closeout and implementation
  • Assist with internal schedule updates and projections for work relating to DC efforts
  • Use and develop parametric modeling techniques (Autodesk Revit), and assist DC team with enhancements to create efficiencies in fabrication-level modeling, with respect to cost/schedule and mitigation of detailing/fabrication errors on current/future projects
  • Utilize Revit as tool to create clear and organized progression drawing sets (RFI, internal team review, AE review, and field review)
  • Continuously enhance knowledge and expertise in 2D/3D model review via Navisworks, Revit Schedules, and review of current global/shared parameters
  • Lead/assist with CNC exports for machine language, develop proficiency in modeling (tooling, cut sequence/path, performance, tolerance)
  • Manage model transfer and process to Fabrication Team
  • Manage fabrication-based app integration and setup
  • Further develop understanding of schedule process within DC team and its broader impact on early pre-con efforts, manufacturing, fabrication sequence, and install
  • Perform CNC cut testing review/QC as it relates to machine time and quality.
  • Provide actionable feedback to DC and Pre-Con teams using research and data as built from previous fabrication efforts
  • Partner with internal project team, A/E team, suppliers, other trades, and vendors on constructability. Manage documentation of all partner meetings and action items
  • Lead QC and review/coordination with dissimilar trades, as well as Clash resolution.
  • Utilize structural material knowledge to refine and drive DC detailing efforts and practices.
  • Assist senior team members with constructive feedback loops to structural and architectural consultants to enhance future projects
  • Advocate ownership goals, architectural visual intent, and Timberlab fab/install; work to interpret these goals during early pre-con efforts (internal/external)
  • Stay abreast to standards and continuously thrive to develop and improve our design/detailing standards
  • Lead/assist with developing internal and external technical marketing materials
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Engineering, Construction Management, or Architectural degree, or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of construction-related experience, or equivalent
  • Construction related internship experience preferred
  • Basic computer skills
  • Extensive knowledge of Revit (or similar software) as a document development tool – including proven experience with parametric modeling
  • Structural detailing and/or mass timber-specific detailing background preferred
  • Fundamental understanding of contract plans through all disciplines
  • Ability to read and interpret structural details, steel vendor shop drawings, non-structural shop drawings, product data, etc.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of understanding of design and construction schedules
  • CNC fabrication experience (detailing, operation, etc.) is a plus
  • Effective organizational skills
  • Effective written and verbal English language communication skills
  • Ability to use independent judgment, self-starter
  • Drafting and advanced computer skills a plus
  • Continued thirst for knowledge and understanding of mass timber systems, design, and project approach
Timberlab

About Timberlab

Holistic Mass Timber Systems.

Timberlab makes projects pencil. We are experts in full-service mass timber project delivery stemming from our deep roots as a general contractor. With a holistic view of building construction, we understand how to integrate mass timber into a commercial building, carefully coordinating the timber structural system with the other building systems.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
Year Founded
2021
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