DDF is looking to grow its core team with a Fabrication Project Estimator/Coordinator with experience in design fabrication to help us level up. If you like to use both sides of your brain, and wear many hats this is for you!

At DDF we look for candidates with growth opportunity, and therefore focus on individual purpose within the company. If you want to grow within the industry DDF is right for you!

Hands-on Fabrication skills & experience highly desirable, please make note of this in your application/cover letter if applicable.

Learn more by checking out ddfla.com

Key Roles:

• Project coordination/support : Configure, estimate & schedule all phases of project & track using E2 Software
• drafting for client approval of design, revising as-needed
• Keep client and staff informed of project status (also use Monday.com)
• Work well with team members.
• Technical & general office support
• Assist on the creation of systems for job workflow & enforce the software compatibility 
• Team oriented

(General Immediate needs)

Ability to wear many hats, creative, efficient

Be resourceful.

Familiarity with CNC machines.

Strong technical drawing experience, understanding, redlining, direction etc.

Outstanding leadership capabilities & desires

Assist with production pipeline and office operations.

Familiarity with same or similar fabrication/production/manufacturing environment.

Support project documents and stay organized

Disect Provided information for bidding: delegate the appropriate person(s)/depts to retrieve needs, costs, ideas and overarching support. Be timely. Stay organized.

Responsibilities:

Project coordination/support:

Delegate project information: determine scope of work, communicate internally and with client to set up and get moving. Keep project on schedule, budget and target once approved. Track all aspects of project. 

Learn internal process - provide creative & constructive feedback. 

Coordinate all new hires, process paperwork, and train

Diligently keep clients up to date and continuously maintain communication.

Enjoy being client facing.

Gather information from other departments to estimate, track and familiarize yourself with process, materials, trades, machines, industries etc.

Establish vendor relationships and know who to call.

Sort through incoming projects to prioritize and establish the priorities and importance levels.

Drawings/3D models:

Strong drawing knowledge. Ability to read, interpret and take action with: technical drawings, specs, project needs, RFQs.

• Ability/familiarity: 3d model/2D draft (rhino, autocad, fusion, solidworks any or all 3)

• Can step into to design, draft, 3d model or perform any task in the design department

Skills and Experience:

Relevant drafting, 3d modeling, general technical drawing experience (Min 1 yr)

Experience working with, editing and converting various design files

3 yrs project management exp in related field

3 yrs "shop" experience in related field/fabrication/manufacturing

Estimating, materials, purchasing experience

High software proficiency

Fabrication materials, industry practice, techniques - knowledge

strong scheduling and time management skills

Process oriented, creative

Experience with design workflow, production pipelines 

Excellent writing, editing, correspondence - professional, timely and to the point

Experience in contract negotiation with clients and vendors

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with aptitude in fostering long-term relationships, answering phone calls, taking notes, etc.

Details:

Full Time Employment (after 90-day probationary review period)

(Rate based on experience)

Performance review (after 6 months)

Employee Benefits:

2 Weeks paid vacation every calendar year

• 1 Paid Holiday (Starting after 180 days of employment)

Digital Design & Fabrica