Preconstruction Design Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Design Assistant

Federal Construction Inc.
Full-Time Position

Federal Construction Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Construction Design Assistant to support our pre-construction and conceptual design efforts. This role plays a key part in helping bring projects from concept to reality by assisting in design development, client presentations, and coordination across teams.

You will work closely with the President, Construction Design Consultant, Senior Project Manager, Project Managers, Owners, Architects, and other stakeholders to ensure preliminary drawings, schematic plans, conceptual renderings, and presentation materials are delivered on time and at a high level of quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated design professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced construction environment.

• 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

• 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

• Ability to pass a background check

• Ability to pass a physical and drug screening

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record