Senior Plumbing Designer
Position: Senior Plumbing Designer
Location: Union City, CA
Salary: $120k - $140k
Workplace Arrangement: On-site
About the Firm: My client is a dynamic and fast-growing leader in the design, construction, and maintenance of complex building systems, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. With a strong focus on safety, innovation, and sustainability, they empower employees to grow professionally, take ownership of their work, and deliver meaningful results. If you're a passionate problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team where people come first and your contributions truly matter.
Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership and direction to a team of designers on complex, large-scale projects.
- Tracks long-term project timelines and ensures timely delivery of all milestones.
- Reviews and ensures quality control of work completed by junior design staff.
- Serves as the primary representative for plumbing design in meetings with stakeholders, including owners, general contractors, and regulatory authorities.
- Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including budget oversight, forecasting, and change order management.
- Coordinates and manages multiple designers to ensure alignment with project goals, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Prepares detailed calculations, drawings, and specifications for fire suppression and detection systems on major projects.
- Oversees all phases of plumbing design projects, including layout planning, permit acquisition, field surveys, coordination, fabrication list development, field support, RFI generation, and as-built documentation.
- Operates with general supervision while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
- Makes informed decisions by evaluating issues and determining appropriate courses of action.
- May provide project-based supervision to a small team of engineers and/or technicians.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Associate's Degree preferred
Benefits:
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match-no cap-and immediate full vesting
- Annual performance-based incentive program tied to individual achievement and company profitability
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage-100% employer-paid for employees
- Company-provided term life and AD&D insurance, with optional voluntary life coverage
- Disability income protection included
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, personal days, and life event leave
- Extensive training programs and company-sponsored memberships for professional associations and licensing
If you are interested in the Senior Plumbing Designer role, please don't hesitate to apply.
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