Plumbing Designer

What We Offer

• Up to $92,000 per year, based on experience
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career development opportunities

Description

ColonialWebb is seeking a Plumbing Designer with strong commercial or industrial plumbing experience to create coordinated layouts, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, and construction documents.

This role is ideal for an experienced Plumbing Foreman or field leader who also has hands on experience with plumbing design, CAD, BIM, or project coordination. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, virtual construction teams, and field personnel to develop practical, constructible plumbing solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Create plumbing coordination, shop, fabrication, and construction drawings
• Develop practical layouts that support efficient installation
• Review contract drawings, specifications, submittals, and project requirements
• Identify conflicts, clearance issues, and constructability concerns
• Coordinate plumbing systems with other trades
• Work with project managers, engineers, and field teams to resolve design issues
• Visit jobsites as needed to verify field conditions
• Help reduce rework, unnecessary fittings, material, and labor
• Document changes, directives, and project progress

What You’ll Bring

• Five or more years of commercial or industrial Plumbing Foreman experience
• Previous plumbing design, detailing, CAD, BIM, or coordination experience
• Experience creating or reviewing plumbing layouts, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, or construction drawings
• Strong understanding of plumbing installation and constructability
• AutoCAD and Navisworks experience preferred
• Revit experience is a plus, but not required
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and submittals
• Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work onsite in Richmond and visit jobsites as needed

ColonialWebb supports commercial and industrial customers across New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, Special Projects, and Manufacturing. The Plumbing Designer will play an important role in helping project teams coordinate work accurately and create drawings that crews can use confidently in the field.

For nearly 55 years, our client has shaped the environments where life happens by bringing deep skill, honest craftsmanship, and genuine care to every project and partnership.