IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE Position: Structural Designer I Salary Range: $75K-$95K Above Group Overview We offer you the opportunity to put your passion and your God given talents and abilities to use. Our goal is to attract and develop skilled, called, and passionate people to impact our devoted customers and our team. We want to attract immensely creative employees with an ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge others. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports the well-being of our team. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; employer-funded HSA contributions; and an annual profit-sharing bonus that reflects our organization’s success as a result of our team’s collective achievements across projects. For more information, see www.abovegroupinc.com. Our People Strategy We believe in a people strategy to be the fundamental driver of our organization. While we can never reach a perfect organizational model, we can certainly strive towards it in our daily efforts and mission. With that vision comes a focus of key initiatives we are working on, listed here, with the indicators of what it should look like as we approach: Shared Direction: A collective understanding of what the organization stands for, where it is going, and how we will get there. Indicators: a clear inspiring vision, well-executed strategies, clear aligned goals. Authentic Values: Deeply held principles guiding all decisions and relationships and reflected in the conduct of everyone at all times. Indicators: high levels of trust and communications, uncompromising integrity and ethics, socially responsible practices. Productive Relationships: Open, collaborative relationships that recognize and honor the commitments that people make to themselves, each other, their work, and the organization. Indicators: respect for all individuals, effective problem solving and decision-making, clear accountability, effective teamwork at all levels. Liberating Processes: Flexible structures, processes, and technologies that allow people to do their best work and to collaborate effectively across boundaries. Indicators: clear organizational design, collective knowledge, the right tools and technologies, the right people for the right jobs. Outcome Learning: Results-focused learning that strengthens individual and organizational capacity to cope with the present and define the future. Indicators: continuous teaching and learning, effective knowledge and skills development, leadership development at all levels. Motivating Metrics: Fair, meaningful performance requirements, measure and rewards that reinforce high performance and manage poor performance. Indicators: clear and energizing performance requirements, relevant work measures, differentiated rewards. Our Vision – What We Want to Do Continuously improving the built environment for the glory of God. Our Mission – Why We Exist Demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ through empowering excellent AEC professionals to provide superior service. Our Values – How We Will Accomplish This Mission Our Core Values are the tools we use and the behaviors we exhibit as Employees of Above Group. They describe how we work together to achieve this special place we’re developing and how they make us uniquely successful. * Christian Values - We demonstrate humility, honesty, integrity, respect, kindness, and a sense of social responsibility. * Uncompromising Quality – We provide excellent results all the time, every time. * Buffalo – We take initiative running toward and owning challenges. * Extreme Team – We are accountable to each other to continuously grow and succeed. Structural Designer I The Position As Structural Designer I, you play an integral role in supporting the Engineering team, and provide designs, insight into and input on new, current, and ongoing projects across Above Group. Your work directly reflects and upholds the quality and vision of our company standards. We rely on your ability to work efficiently, both independently and collaboratively, and to consistently demonstrate a positive attitude, clear communication, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of your work. The Designer I shall execute design duties as required to ensure quality is always maintained. Responsibilities * Review most current applicable building codes where the project is located and maintain current knowledge of codes, standards, and local regulations. * Create CAD drawings and calculations under the direction of Engineers. * Develop and implement design criteria and system designs from concept to construction, in line with company procedures, regulations, and client standards. * Work alongside Engineers to gain insight on their vision and be able to relate that onto drawings and designs. * Maintain a fluid line of communication with current Engineer leads and managers on projects, timelines, and deadlines. * Coordinate with all team members the implemented layout of distribution systems and equipment location. * Review shop drawing submittals and travel to job sites to gain a full picture of the project provided. * Interpret information set forth in a Basis of Design, field surveys, and code research. * Analyze feedback from project managers to produce top-level quality products for clients. * Assist in selection of equipment and fixtures. * Respond to RFIs, submittals, and other construction phase services tasks. * Attend weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly meetings to ensure timelines and concerns are being met. * Facilitate and engage with new clients in support of business development activities. * Conduct peer edits and reviews on other projects when requested. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Must display high levels of confidentiality, integrity and dependability. * Advanced communication skills. * Proficient knowledge of computer software, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. * Knowledge in AutoCAD and Revit software programs. * Familiarity with healthcare engineering industry. * Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills to edit design specifications and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) incorporating information from project documents. * Uses excellent writing skills to author BOD narratives, design criteria documents, and edit design specifications. * Knowledge of the functionality of 3D imaging cameras. * The ability to effectively interface with senior management. * Ability to work independently/self-motivated, highly organized. * Strong work ethic and emphasis on attention to detail. * Great strategic planning and problem-solving skills. * Strong project management skills. * Collaboration and teamwork skills. * Time Management. Ability to be flexible with schedules and duties. * Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion with respect to important matters. Key Characteristics of the Ideal Structural Designer I Called – A strong sense of knowing who you are (i.e., gifts, talents, competencies) and how you are to spend your life. We fulfill our calling by being excellent at what God designed us to be and we diligently pursue it. Practice Servant Leadership – Leaders at Above Group are called to serve. We realize that effective leadership starts on the inside. We demonstrate that we are willing to do what others are unwilling to do. We will practice a Servant Leadership character that enriches the lives of others. A Commitment to Above Group – An understanding of and a commitment to the special purpose, mission, and beliefs of Above Group and will have a value system compatible with our values. People Abilities – Deep interest and care for people with an understanding of their primary interests, aims, strengths, and motivations. Working with Customers – A demonstrated ability to accomplish results through collaboration with and development of strong relationships with our customers. Organizational Skills – An ability to organize his/her own thoughts and work, while continually growing a results-oriented team. Ability to win the confidence of colleagues and office staff that demonstrates a well-functioning department. Insight and Strategy – A focused sense of strategy, (i.e., possessing the knowledge and sixth sense for how to implement our mutual goals). The ability to set realistic objectives and achieve them. A Sense of Timing – An intuitive sense of timing and appropriateness in relation to people and projects. Work Capacity – Sufficient physical and emotional energy to deliver the results necessary to advance our mission. Self-Starter – Creates ideas and follow through without prodding. (Balanced with judgment and knowing when and how to ask for assistance and counsel). Enthusiasm – A heartfelt passion for the work we do, which displays optimism – but not overselling and overstating. Character – A level of impeccable integrity that permeates others. Passion – The Above Group Vision will be irresistible to the right person. People skills, organizational and communication abilities must be truly remarkable, this person will be excellent at vision-casting in a manner that inspires others to join with us and develop solid relationships. Minimum Requirements The Structural Designer I shall meet the following minimum requirements: * Associate’s degree in computer drafting and design or a related field, preferred. * Minimum of 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, at an MEP Engineering firm or A-E firm. * Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit software programs. * Proficient knowledge of BlueBeam and Microsoft Suite. * Knowledge of design tools such as STAAD, TEDDS, and RAM Structural System, preferred. * Excellent Communication skills, both oral and written. * Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks. * Comfortable with traveling (i.e., flights, car services, hotels). * Strong work ethic, ability to work independently/self-motivated, as well as in a collaborative team setting, highly organized, and detailed-oriented. * Strong project management, strategic planning and problem-solving skills. * Able to complete complex tasks with minimal supervision. * Proficient knowledge of computers, Microsoft Suite, i.e., Outlook, Word and Excel. * Able to lift a minimum of 15-20 pounds. * Able to hear to take phone calls as well as to clearly communicate verbally. * This position is located in Melbourne, FL. * U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.

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