Posting Title: Constructability Lead
Reports To: Manager - Constructability
Location: San Jose, California | Remote
Salary Range: $120,000 to $160,000
*This position is eligible for the annual performance bonus plan.
Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
WHO WE ARE
For more than 70 years, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who've built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. But even more than that, we've built a reputation for integrity. We're problem solvers and innovation seekers. We're team players and safety fanatics. And we always-always-do the right thing. Even when no one is looking. Because what we do here is important, but how we do it is everything.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of a Constructability Lead Detailer is integral to ensuring the accuracy and constructability of project designs before they reach the field. This position requires proficiency in various software applications, a deep understanding of departmental processes, and adherence to redlining protocols and CEI Installation Standards. Key responsibilities include reviewing Constructability SOW checklists, populating and updating the Redline Drawing log, and collaborating with the department manager to create preconstruction estimates. The Lead Detailer also performs thorough reviews of specifications and submittals, schedules and hosts weekly issue log meetings, and assists with RFIs. Additionally, the role involves maintaining document control, ensuring compliance with installation standards, and addressing bulletin updates and added scope. Effective communication and collaboration with project management, field operations, BIM, and other departments are essential to execute these tasks successfully. The Lead Detailer will also manage detailers, providing guidance, support, and ensuring their work meets project requirements and standards.
Proficient in various software applications and platforms, including but not limited to: Bluebeam Revu, Excel, Navisworks Manage, BIM 360, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Have a comprehensive knowledge of departmental processes, redlining protocols, document management, and CEI Installation Standards.
Once assigned a project, the Constructability Detailer is responsible for reviewing the Constructability SOW checklist and populating the Redline Drawing log with necessary redlines, details, prefab drawings, and assembly sheets.
Populate the BIM Hub with the redlines, details, prefab drawings, and assembly sheets from the Redline Drawing Log and allocate hours to each one.
Collaborate with the Constructability Team manager to develop a Constructability estimate.
Conduct a thorough review of the specifications and submittals using the Bluebeam Specification & Submittal Review Profile. Any identified issues shall be documented in the Issues Log to be addressed with the project team.
Develop a schedule for Constructability deliverables based on the GC Construction schedule and the BIM Schedule, if applicable. Any discrepancies between the GC construction schedule and the BIM schedule shall be documented in the Issues Log and addressed with the project team.
Schedule and host a weekly Issue Log meeting with the project team. Redliner is also responsible for updating the Issue Log during the meeting.
Assist the project management team with RFI's. This includes verbiage and supporting documents.
Perform a thorough review of the most current contract drawings and generate redlines, details, prefab drawings, and assembly sheets in accordance with the department's redlining protocols. Any identified issues shall be documented in the Issues Log to be addressed with the project team.
Distribute the completed redlines, details, prefab drawings, and assembly sheets, and notify the project team, including the location where they have been saved.
Update the Redline Drawing log as redlines, details, prefab drawings, and assembly sheets are generated and when new revisions are issued.
Populate Conduit schedule.
If BIM is required, the detailer is responsible for the following:
Assisting the project team in completing the BIM Specification Sheet and Installation Drawing Checklist.
Attending BIM coordination meetings as needed.
Following up after redlines have been distributed and addressing all model constructability issues.
Reviewing all Installation Drawings generated from the model.
Weekly updates to the BIM Hub with hours and percentages complete. Send out weekly summary reports along with the Red Flags List. Communicate any significant cost or schedule impacts to the project team.
Weekly time entry into JDE and saving timecards to a designated folder.
Maintain clear and consistent communication with your project team. In instances where needed, act as a mediator between engineering, project management, field operations, BIM, and Prefab departments.
Maintain proper document control by adhering to the department's folder structure and naming conventions.
Ensure that the latest CEI Installation Standards are being followed and serve as a resource for standardization whenever necessary.
Address bulletin updates and added scope. This includes:
Getting project management approval for rework.
Requesting new cost code if applicable.
Updating the Pre-Construction project folder with the most recent contract documents and archiving old ones.
Updating the BIM Hub and Redline Drawing Log with added scope.
Providing a ROM if requested.
Updating redlines and any other Constructability deliverables that are impacted.
Coordination with BIM if applicable.
Manage and oversee the work of detailers, ensuring their work meets project requirements and standards. Provide guidance, support, and training as needed.
Scope: Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Provides guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies. Recommends changes to policies and establishes procedures that affect immediate organization(s).
Complexity: Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Acts as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems. Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.
Discretion: Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will add to costs and may impact the short-term goals of the organization.
Interaction: Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers and the company. Often must lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team.
Supervision : Manages, perhaps through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing. In some instances this manager may be responsible for a functional area and not have any subordinate employees.
ABOUT YOU
To perform the role of a Constructability Detailer effectively, you need the following knowledge and skills:
Construction Expertise:
Electrical Trade Experience
Understanding Drawings: Ability to interpret and understand drawings.
Specifications and Submittals: Ability to comprehend specifications and submittals.
Constructability: Strong grasp of constructability principles.
Problem Recognition and Solving: Ability to identify and solve problems.
Schedules: Understanding of project schedules.
CEI Standards: Knowledge and implementation of CEI Standards
Technical Skills
Software Proficiency: Bluebeam Revu, Excel, Navisworks Manage, BIM 360, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Document Management: Knowledge of document control systems and protocols.
Departmental Knowledge
Redlining Protocols: Understanding of redlining processes.
CEI Installation Standards: Familiarity with installation standards.
Project Management
Checklists and Logs: Review and populate Constructability SOW checklists and Redline Drawing logs.
Estimates and Schedules: Develop preconstruction estimates and schedules and manage issue logs.
Communication and Coordination
Effective Communication: Collaborate with project management, field operations, BIM, and other departments.
RFI Assistance: Help with RFIs and supporting documents.
BIM Coordination: Attend BIM meetings and address constructability issues.
Document Control and Compliance
Document Control: Follow folder structures and naming conventions.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to CEI Installation Standards.
Additional Responsibilities
Bulletin Updates: Manage updates and added scope.
Weekly Updates: Provide weekly BIM Hub updates and time entries.
This role requires a combination of construction expertise, technical proficiency, project management skills, and effective communication to ensure accurate and constructible project designs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Licensure/Certifications: Valid Electrical License or Certificate.
Experience: 15+ years of experience in the electrical trade. 5+ years of experience in electrical detailing using Bluebeam Revu. 4+ years of experience with Navisworks Manage.
*Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship
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CEI is a place where every single person can-and does-have an impact on the work we do and the communities we serve. Here, you can build your own story and grow to your full potential. You can collaborate and celebrate with amazing people. And you'll go home every day knowing you helped contribute to important work that shapes people's lives. Our commercial, data center and energy projects may be complex, but our approach is simple. We build great things and we do it with great people.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department, program or project needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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