Company Description
It's more than a job. It's a passion.
Doka is one of the world’s leading companies for developing, manufacturing and distributing formwork solutions for use in all fields of the construction sector. The Doka Group is a company of the Umdasch Group and employs more than 7,000 people in over 70 countries.
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Job Description
Summary of Position:
Doka USA is looking for a Formwork Designer to support our Florida Branch. This role will be reporting to the Engineering Manager of the Florida Branch and will be working out of our Pompano Beach location. The Formwork Designer produces AutoCAD drawings and material lists that represent the proper use of Doka USA concrete forming equipment for customers. This individual provides technical assistance to the sales department from the preliminary stage of a project to its completion.
Responsibilities:
- Works with sales to produce AutoCAD drawings during the proposal stage and finalizes working drawings for site use, utilizing Doka USA forming systems.
- Provides material lists for quotations and shipments to the site.
- Produces and ensures that the drawings indicate the proper use of Doka USA forming equipment and that the drawings represent safe, economical and efficient designs.
- Design solutions for branch projects.
- Provides analysis and design/price calculations as required (based upon level of experience and education).
- Ensures that the work is designed with available inventory and in conformance with contractual guidelines.
Other Responsibilities/Peripheral Functions:
- Participates in job site visits, identifies any improper implementation and can take action insuring corrective measures are immediately implemented.
- Other duties/projects as assigned, such as participating in company committees/teams.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Technical Proficiency
- HS Graduate or equivalent technical school education.
- 1+ years of heavy civil / infrastructure experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree or Associate's degree in engineering (civil, construction, structural) a plus.
- Experience in concrete forming, shoring applications and design, steel form & girder is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills including an excellent command of English (speaking, reading, writing).
- Qualitative abilities including strong analytical skills, technical proficiency and effective problem solving skills.
- Experienced in AutoCAD, project management software and computer applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Willing and able to learn new products, concepts and techniques.
- Organized team player able to work in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
Doka offers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, company paid life insurance, supplemental voluntary term life insurance, 401k retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth), short-term disability, AFLAC policies, paid time off (sick/personal, vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays) and an exciting opportunity to join as a member of Doka's team.
If working with some of the most impressive construction projects in the US and joining an industry leader excites you, please submit your resume by clicking below. Visit us on-line at www.dokausa.com for additional information on Doka USA, Ltd.
Doka USA, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.
If you are interested and have a strong competitive drive, positive attitude, a desire to learn and grow from your experiences, then this is your opportunity to make an immediate difference.
Please submit your resume and apply now.
External candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA.
Top Skills
What We Do
The Umdasch Group, with its business units Doka and umdasch The Store Makers, is transforming itself into an international specialist for spaces. Technology and sustainability are key cornerstones in this process. The Umdasch Group’s innovation hub is working on new business models in the core area of construction and retail.
Doka accomplishes this by using innovative formwork and scaffolding solutions to create living spaces and workspaces and by renewing infrastructure for essential improvements in the quality of life enjoyed by many people.
umdasch The Store Makers set these standards in the form of exceptional store concepts, shop fittings and digital solutions for the optimization of the retail business.
With more than 170 sales and logistics facilities in over 60 countries, the Umdasch Group employs 8,500 people worldwide. The family-owned company generated a turnover of € 1.788 billion in 2022
