Drafting Associate

Do you enjoy working in a stable and consistent work environment? If you enjoy doing detailed, accurate work in a structured work environment, keep reading!

THE COMPANY

Hardy Corporation is a large, family-owned business, based in Birmingham, AL. The company has been installing excellence in commercial HVAC and Plumbing since 1943. Hardy follows the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).

Hardy Corporation is expanding the Engineering department, and we are looking for one (1) new team member to specifically model HVAC.

Below are some of the responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits of the position. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, and these may change over time. Your responsibilities are likely to evolve as you receive training within the BIM department.

Core Values:

• Trustworthy


• Positive Work Ethic


• Team Player

Responsibilities:

• Prepares shop fabrication drawings/models from rough sketches, red-line markups or Consultant Engineer’s plans using BIM software programs


• Visualizes and coordinates the graphic presentation of complex areas of construction utilizing Architectural, Structural, and other trades plans


• Recommends design changes based on industry practice or coordination issues to BIM Manager and Project Manager


• Mentors less experienced BIM personnel offering suggestions and best practices


• Works closely with BIM Manager and Project Manager to obtain project information and ensure drawings are accurate and complete


• Performs common basic design/engineering calculations such as: duct and pipe sizing, velocities, pressure drops

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-4 years of BIM experience preferred. Less than 2 years of experience would be considered if such experience is deemed acceptable


• Possesses design expertise in one or more specific disciplines (HVAC and/or Plumbing) to provide BIM documentation using various software programs including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.


• Knowledge of BIM technologies with an understanding of the direction of building information modeling and its impact on the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry


• Working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks and other design technologies with direct experience using current and prior versions


• Experience with cloud-based collaboration technologies


• Understanding of office and field workflows


• Apply excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Clearly and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization


• Possess a strong, self-motivated work ethic
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance


• Company-paid life insurance


• 401k


• Vacation


• Sick Time


• Paid Holidays