Technical Designer

Job Title and Location: Technical Designer / 560 Jefferson Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07094

‍Classification: Non-Exempt

‍Reports To: The position will report to the Project Managers and Principals of the company

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‍Job Purpose: You are responsible for working with Project Managers on projects in coordination with SBI team members.

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Essential Functions:

Main Tasks

1. Drafting: from the general “site plan” to details; Create drawings for client/customer review and also shop drawings to communicate detail internally to necessary SBI teams.
2. Understand project strategy, planning and execution: how the project team is assembled, how the building process is managed, how the project comes together onsite and offsite, logistical aspects.
3. Learn the capabilities of the Secaucus, NJ shop and how to incorporate in house talent versus outside vendors to complete job scopes.
4. Work toward understanding and utilizing the SBI bidding program.
5. Under direction from Project Managers, help with production of estimates based on creative from client, through collaborative and team-input based processes. This can involve discussions on pricing, labor, materials, fabrication techniques and so forth. 

Secondary Tasks

6. Provide appropriate documentation, reports, receipts, Crew Call Sheets to Administrators in a timely fashion/meeting internal company deadlines (i.e. Credit Card statements and Reimbursements complete with Job#s, etc)
7. Organize and create job binders, outlining the scope of each project.
8. Organize and create Google Docs, outlining project details.
9. Organize and create Pull Sheets; distribute to the appropriate departments.

‍Other Duties:

- Responsible for meeting weekly deadline to submit online Timesheets with Job# details, as well as submitting Crew Call Sheets in a timely fashion.

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‍Competency & Physical Demands: 

- Minimum 4-7 years of technical design experience.

- Adaptability & Flexibility: Adapt to changing business needs, conditions, work responsibilities. Ability to deal with many different personalities in a measured way.

- Problem Solving Attitude: Approach situations and challenges in a solution based proactive and effective manner.

- Respectfulness & Relationship Building: Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of cooperation and mutual respect.

- Self-accountability & Work Standards: Set high standards of performance for yourself and assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks.

- Time Management and Follow-through: Organize work, set priorities and determine resource requirements to effectively multi-task, manage time and achieve goals.

- Professionalism & Personal Boundaries: Conduct yourself within appropriate and expected professional boundaries and policies; Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

- Attention to Detail: Diligently attend to details and always pursue quality in accomplishing tasks.

- Must possess excellent Computer Skills: proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google & Adobe suite

- Proficiency in one or more CAD programs: SketchUp, Rhino, Vectorworks

- Ongoing knowledge of basic event components i.e. lighting, rigging, sound, permitting, etc.

- Ability to communicate clearly and politely: telephone, writing/email/text, in-person

- Developing goals for business growth and ensuring they are met

- Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive and handle uncertainty

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Work takes place: 

• sitting at desk with telephone and computer use; regularly required to use hands to handle, reach with hands/arms and talk and hear.
• in a shop setting (Shop Management, Carpentry)
• attending conferences, meetings, industry events; Travel may be required.

- This can be a physically demanding job and SBI expects that you will be prepared to spend a regular work day often on your feet. Bending and lifting required.

Work Environment:

• Work environment varies: Office Setting, Shop and Warehouse areas, etc.
• Dynamic, open work environment

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‍Position Type/Expected Hours:

- Full Time, 40+ hours per week typically expected

- Typical Work Hours 7am-3pm Monday through Friday, sometimes weekend/overnight hours; hours will vary based on project/company needs 

‍Hourly Range: $27.50 - $37.50 based on experience and qualifications

‍Benefits: Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including 

1. Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
2. 401(k) plan with employer match
3. Year-end bonus
4. Paid breaks totaling 1 hour daily that count toward Overtime
5. Paid Time Off
6. Holiday Pay
7. Free Life Insurance
8. Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance

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