Senior Designer

TriMark USA is the country's largest provider of design services, equipment, and supplies to the foodservice industry. We proudly serve our customers by providing design services, commercial equipment, and foodservice supplies across a wide range of industries and business sectors. Headquartered in Massachusetts, with a history dating back to 1896, we have locations across the country that offer foodservice operators an unparalleled level of service by combining our unique design capabilities and our expert market knowledge with the purchasing strength, delivery, installation, and after-sales service capabilities of a national company. Our employees are focused on creating customized solutions for our clients to ensure they achieve their culinary goals while upholding our I.C.A.R.E. values : Integrity, Customer Service, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. For more information, please visit : www.trimarkusa.comWhy you'll love it here!+ Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance+ 401k+ Community Service Day+ Spotlight Awards+ National Sales Excellence Awards+ CFSP Prep Certification ProgramPOSITION SUMMARY :

The Senior Designer reports to the Design Manager

Located in Pittsburg PA, Columbus, OH or Cleveland OH

Full-Time

Hybrid

As a Senior Designer is responsible working independently and in collaboration with the sales force to sell foodservice design services to customers, creating unique design concepts that meet the operational and visual needs of our customers, and developing technical documents for construction coordination and bidding.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Interact with customers to identify commercial foodservice equipment needs and promote the benefits of Trimark's various design services

Perform site visits to survey existing conditions, gather project information, or identify equipment needs

Determine size, scope, and budget of a project through effective communication with customer. Offer equipment recommendations based on industry knowledge

Work independently to create commercial foodservice equipment designs that utilize available floor space and meet the customer's operational and budgetary requirements

Must be able to utilize AutoCad and / or Revit to coordinate with design team members

Must have sound technical understanding of plumbing and electrical systems and be able to identify and locate utility services and building conditions required for proper installation of foodservice equipment

Produce construction document sets and collaborate with architects and engineers for integration of foodservice equipment designs and utility rough-in drawings into overall project

Produce foodservice equipment elevations and incorporate appropriate construction details

Must be able to proactively communicate and manage lead times. It is essential that project needs are met timely

Must be able to identify and produce complete scope of work for project, including trade responsibilities, installation requirements, and manufacture specifications with selected accessories

Effectively communicate with foodservice equipment manufacturers to drive the development of shop drawings for custom or modified equipment related to a design

Prepare itemized foodservice equipment budgets

Review and approve submittal packages provided by kitchen equipment contractor to ensure adherence to design intent

Be an industry leader in advancing the latest design technology and industry innovations

Respond to requests for information (RFI's) timely

Conduct site visits and generate a punch list during project installation

Conduct oneself in a professional manner that fosters positive relations with customers, vendors, and internal company personnel

Grow design revenue annually

Participate in department meetings and vendor training sessions

Other duties as assigned by Manager

COMPETENCIES :

Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement in all aspects of position

Ability to create effective commercial designs operating within loose or limited sets of constraints

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Flexible in schedule to enable the company to meet customer needs - overtime and weekends may be necessary and required

Foster positive relations and communications with departmental personnel, IT, Purchasing, Installers, Sales, Marketing, and other TriMark Division design / contract management departments

Strong relationship building skills with customers, general contractors, architects, manufacturers and vendors, and other trades on job sites

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent customer service attitude

Critical thinking and problem solving

Excellent presentation and selling skills

Good business acumen

Ability to read architectural drawings

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related discipline

5-15 years' experience designing in the foodservice industry

Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit

Must complete CFSP Test within first 3 years of employment

Experienced in various market segments of design

Extensive knowledge of BIM practices, standards and techniques

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office products & AutoQuotes

Basic working knowledge of general construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing

#PMIndeedThe range provided represents the national average pay range for this position and is considered to be a general guideline. Pay for this position will reflect the candidate's unique qualifications and may be higher or lower than the range provided based on employee geographic location. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other local, state, and federal law.In addition to base salary, this role will be eligible for participation in TriMark's' benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, 401K (with employer match), etc. Leadership positions may also qualify for participation in bonus programs commensurate with role and scope of responsibility.TriMark's commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is a purposeful mission of strengthening our organization and those we serve by uniting the unique and beautiful differences of our employees. This mission is instilled in the fiber of who we are as a company, setting the standard for our industry. We are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging through sharing, education, and experiences.TriMark USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [emailprotected]. Scam Alert : TriMark will never ask an applicant for their social security number or to make a payment related to a job application or job offer, or to pay for workplace equipment. Further, all communications with TriMark recruiters will come from an e-mail address ending in TriMarkUSA.com. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or recruiting contact, please contact [emailprotected]