Are you searching for a new opportunity to join a growing 100% employee-owned company that offers professional development opportunities, values an excellent work life balance and giving back to your community? Are you looking to be the next industry leader for a company with a culture that collaborates well together, works hard, and has fun while doing so? If so, check out this opportunity to become an employee-owner of Haley Ward. We are recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine™ and as one of the Best Firms to Work For™ in the country! AND, as an added benefit, we are currently offering a $1,000 signing bonus!

Haley Ward, is looking for a BIM/CAD Designer who will assist in the coordination, planning, and delivery of assigned design projects working out of our Portland, ME office.

About Our Company

At Haley Ward, our team of over 200 employee-owners value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with quality service that meets, and often exceeds, their expectations, and is one of the reasons clients routinely return to us for help. Haley Ward’s work philosophy is to take advantage of the benefits of collaboration, mentoring, and face-to-face communication in order to optimize our operations and performance for our clients.

Location

This position would be located in our office in beautiful Portland, Maine. Our office is near the Back Cove Trail which offers views of both the cove and ocean. Within walking distance, you will find quality coffee and chocolate shops, gyms, yoga, arts, amazing restaurants and much more. Come experience why people join us, move here and often never leave!

Join our team and Haley Ward will provide you:

• $1,000 signing bonus!
• Competitive salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans or a paid monthly stipend if you have insurance elsewhere
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eleven (11) paid holidays, including a creative holiday schedule
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Culture that provides work-life balance, professional development and is community driven
• And much more!

What you can expect to be doing:

Responsibilities

• Assist with project coordinator activities
• Function in a team environment with managers, project coordinator, technicians, clients, and other stakeholders
• Participate in peer-review processes for all drawings
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of industry-related standards relating to BIM/CAD project delivery, with an emphasis on MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) content.
• Assist in the review of BIM/CAD projects.
• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, building codes and construction technologies.
• Assist in developing guidelines for CAD projects.
• Assist in creating BIM/CAD standards and strategies for company best practices.
• Collaborate with manager on BIM/CAD industry best-practices for drawings/modeling.
• Collaborate on the integration of BIM/CAD into specific projects or other project delivery tools.

Working Conditions

• Work is typically performed in an office setting.
• Occasional travel may be required.

What you will need to succeed:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in virtual modeling in the construction industry. Architectural, mechanical, and construction engineering education and/or ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) documents to transform to 2-D and 3-D modeling using current Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD MEP or similar programs. This is an MEP-heavy position.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical expertise and project management skills
• A self-starter who possesses the drive to pursue continued education in BIM/CAD and the MEP trades
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively to interpret, develop and design models using 3-D BIM/CAD drawing standards with Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and/or AutoCAD
• The ability to be cost-conscious, work within approved budget, and understand scope of work. Develops and implements cost saving measures. Contributes to profits and revenue.
• Licensed Engineer or Architect is a plus
• Industry or software certifications are a plus
• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation required

A criminal background check and driving record check will be conducted.

Haley Ward is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other federally protected class established by law.

Location: Portland, ME – Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)