Preconstruction Design Assistant

Federal Protection Inc • Full-time • Springfield, Missouri, United States • $42k - $56k / year • 1w ago

Construction Design Assistant

Federal Construction Inc.
Full-Time Position

About the Role

Federal Construction Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Construction Design Assistant to support our pre-construction and conceptual design efforts. This role plays a key part in helping bring projects from concept to reality by assisting in design development, client presentations, and coordination across teams.

You will work closely with the President, Construction Design Consultant, Senior Project Manager, Project Managers, Owners, Architects, and other stakeholders to ensure preliminary drawings, schematic plans, conceptual renderings, and presentation materials are delivered on time and at a high level of quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated design professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Support the pre-contract design and sales process across all projects
Participate in pre-construction and design phase meetings with owners and design teams
Assist in preparing professional construction sales and presentation materials
Create and revise schematic site plans and floor plans under direction of the Construction Design Consultant
Develop conceptual exterior and interior renderings using SketchUp (Enscape experience preferred)
Clearly communicate design intent and reasoning to clients
Coordinate with the Design Consultant and Senior Estimator to align preliminary drawings with budget expectations
Assist in preparing client contracts and Solution Letters as needed
Help develop, maintain, and update project design schedules
Keep upper management informed on project progress
Maintain and archive bid files accurately and efficiently
Identify potential challenges early and propose practical solutions
Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of drafting or design experience
Strong proficiency in SketchUp Pro (Enscape plug-in experience preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Photoshop
AutoCAD and/or Revit experience is a plus
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate issues from multiple perspectives
Self-starter who proactively identifies and resolves problems
Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and stakeholders
Professional demeanor and appearance
Fluent in written and spoken English

Requirements

Ability to pass a background check
Ability to pass a physical and drug screening
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Some flexibility to work around school or class schedules if attending further education.

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