Construction Design Assistant
Full-Time Position About the Role Federal Construction Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Construction Design Assistant to support our pre-construction and conceptual design efforts. Key Responsibilities • Support the pre-contract design and sales process across all projects • Participate in pre-construction and design phase meetings with owners and design teams • Assist in preparing professional construction sales and presentation materials • Create and revise schematic site plans and floor plans under direction of the Construction Design Consultant • Develop conceptual exterior and interior renderings using SketchUp (Enscape experience preferred) • Clearly communicate design intent and reasoning to clients • Coordinate with the Design Consultant and Senior Estimator to align preliminary drawings with budget expectations • Assist in preparing client contracts and Solution Letters as needed • Help develop, maintain, and update project design schedules • Keep upper management informed on project progress • Maintain and archive bid files accurately and efficiently • Identify potential challenges early and propose practical solutions • Perform additional duties as assigned Qualifications • Minimum 2 years of drafting or design experience • Strong proficiency in SketchUp Pro (Enscape plug-in experience preferred) • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Photoshop • AutoCAD and/or Revit experience is a plus • Strong organizational and time-management skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate issues from multiple perspectives • Self-starter who proactively identifies and resolves problems • Ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and stakeholders • Professional demeanor and appearance • Fluent in written and spoken English Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.