Design Development Sheet Metal Foreperson
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6 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provideleadership in sheet metal design and construction ensuring alignment with project goals and constructability best practices.
- Participate in estimating turnover and pre-construction meetings ensuring early trade engagement in design development.
- Review and provide feedback ondesign drawings specifications and consultant submissionsfor accuracy completeness and efficiency.
- Collaborate withproject management and engineering teamsto assess alternative design approaches and propose value-engineered solutions.
- Lead and participate in design development meetings supporting coordination between field execution teams and consultants.
- Interface withVirtual Design and Construction (VDC) teamsto ensure 3D models and shop drawings reflect design intent and are compliant with project agreements.
- Identifyclash detection and constructability challengesearly in the design process and work with project teams to resolve issues.
- Support scope development and pricing for Design Revision Requests (DRRs) assisting in cost control and change management processes.
- Ensure compliance with all relevantbuilding codes safety regulations and project specifications.
- Conductpage-turn reviews of design documentswith project execution teams to ensure alignment with field requirements.
- Assist in developing accuratematerial take-offs and procurement schedulesto support project timelines.
- Monitor design progressionagainst the construction schedule ensuring all required information is delivered on time.
- Participate inclient and construction meetings contributing expertise to design-related discussions.
- Maintain strong relationships withsubcontractors suppliers and internal teams leveraging partnerships to support project objectives.
- Work closely withelectrical architectural and structural teamsto ensure coordination of sheet metal design elements.
- Review and coordinateaccess door requirements firestop & smokestop considerations and duct cleaning specifications.
Must haves:
- Certified Journeyperson in Sheet Metal Workor equivalent experience.
- 5 yearsof experience in sheet metal construction with a focus ondesign coordination and pre-construction involvement.
- Strong knowledge ofHVAC systems ductwork fabrication installation best practices and fire-rated assemblies.
- Experience indesign-assist or design-buildprojects is an asset.
- Working knowledge ofmechanical architectural and structural drawings including the ability tointerpret and review consultant designs.
- Proficiency inBluebeam Microsoft Office AutoCAD and Revit(or other BIM software).
- Strong understanding ofbuilding codes safety regulations and risk management principles.
- Excellentproblem-solving skills and ability to assess constructability challengesearly in the design process.
- Ability to work autonomously while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective communicator and team player able to work with engineers project managers and site teams.
Problem Solving: Excellent skills in assessing constructability challenges early in the design phase
Nice to haves:
- Local 30 membership or member in good standing
Pay Rate for this unionized position is $47
Modern Niagara values passion initiative determination professionalism and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and as a result our award-winning safety culture has a record thats well above industry standards.
At Modern Niagara we recognize the value of fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women Indigenous Black racialized 2SLGBTQIA people with disabilities and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities experience equitable outcomes and can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Key Skills
- Maths skills
- Engineering Drawing
- Tape measure
- Aircraft Parts
- Aluminium
- HVAC
- Stainless Steel
- OSHA
- Construction Documents
- Hair Handlers
- Metallurgy
- Dexterity
- Handtools
- Drill Press
- Layout
About Company
Modern Niagara offers mechanical contracting, electrical contracting, HVAC service, commercial plumbing, sheet metal fabrication and more across Canada.
