Forming/Shoring Detailer at White Cap in Des Moines, IA

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Job Summary

Responsible for supporting designing and drafting of vertical and horizontal concrete formwork solutions for business customers in the heavy and highway, commercial, industrial, and residential markets.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Designs, sequences, and produces customized drawings for concrete wall construction using company forming equipment, accessories, and computer-aided design.
• Provides technical assistance to forming and shoring sales specialists emphasizing vertical and horizontal concrete solutions.
• Assists the field sales team with reviewing plans and specifications for new construction projects, including bridges, tunnels, parking structures, water treatment plants, and high-rise buildings.
• Facilitates projects between the contractor and forming and shoring team to ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Develops comprehensive material take-off and bill of materials lists for projects.
• Visits construction sites to analyze project-specific challenges and verify formwork is being erected according to plan.

Nature and Scope

• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.
• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors, such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.
• Most of the time is spent sitting or standing in the same location and/or there may be a need to stoop regularly or move/lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds).
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

AutoC@D Design Technician with Construction background

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