Senior Planning & Design Specialist – 12 Months

Richmond, VA - Tredegar St Campus – Clearinghouse

 

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Working with Dominion Facilities Project Managers, develops virtual designs for pre-construction, renovation, office space size, and furniture layout. Analyzes space utilization options, and determines optimal carrying capacity at facilities. Seeks out and resolves issues, through close interaction and collaboration with other project team members and contractors. Develops and maintains an as builts database of designs for all company facilities. Develops and coordinates designs, including electrical and mechanical facility layouts. Collaborates with design professionals to develop timelines. Co-creates models. Performs quality assurance and quality control checks on drawings. Develops photorealistic renderings and walk-throughs from building models. Utilizes CAD systems. Develops written specifications, alternatives, and cost estimates for new construction, renovation, or reconfiguration projects. Ensures project plans comply with codes, regulations, and company standards. Creates to support construction coordination, including structural, interior and exterior architectural elements, and MEP systems. Distributes new and revised models showing changes, and RFP or RFP answers. Evaluates construction installations relative to models. Models constructability issues and solutions for self-performed work.

 

Experience / Education / Qualifications

5+ of direct hands-on experience as a planning and design specialist Bachelors Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, etc. Minimum of Highschool Diploma Experience with CAD systems Must have developed written specifications, alternatives, and cost estimates for new construction/renovation/configuration of office interiors Experience with commercial office and systems furniture Strong communication skills both verbal and written Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams