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Position: Studio Coordinator

Location: Schaumburg, IL / Rogers, AR / Bentonville, AR / Northwest AR / Springfield, MO / Dallas, TX

Years of Experience: 1-3 Years

About RTM:

RTM Engineering Consultants is an MEP, Civil and Structural engineering firm that goes beyond the conventional consulting role. We forge deep partnerships with our clients by aligning with the goals, processes and people at each organization. By integrating our expertise, we offer a comprehensive suite of national resources combined with localized relationships, delivering exceptional value to our clients.

At RTM Engineering Consultants, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our team members. Our commitment to professional development is evident through hands-on mentoring, opportunities for advancement, and access to RTM University. With integrated multi-disciplinary studios, you'll collaborate with experts of all levels and various disciplines. We continuously foster a positive team culture through outings that strengthen the bonds of our teams and at RTM, giving and taking are fundamental values. We believe in giving our best, contributing to others, and embracing diversity and equality for progress. Join our dynamic and inclusive team where your well-being, growth, and contributions are valued.

Our Team:

At RTM, we hold a profound appreciation for our workforce. We firmly believe that YOU, our team members, are our most valuable asset and are instrumental in defining our organization. Our dedication lies in delivering experiences that foster your growth and success, whether you are just embarking on your career path or have attained seasoned expertise. Guided by our CORE values of Collaborative Communication, Overall Unity, Respect and Trust, and Excellence in Engineering, we forge a unified team that consistently pursues professional achievement in all endeavors we undertake.

RTM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision plans, employee assistance program, disability coverage, life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing, flexible work schedule, paid time off and training and development courses.

Benefits of Joining RTM:

• Responsible Time Off (RTO) & Paid Holidays
• Flexible Scheduling
• 401K with Matching
• Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• Hands-on Mentoring & Learning
• Professional Advancement Opportunities
• Integrated Multi-disciplinary Studios.

Role Overview:

Exercise team collaboration and provide cross function support to entire studio to ensure proper project execution on all levels. Provides project setup support in the preparation of CAD and Revit drawings and project floor plans as well as basic adjustments to existing designs in the form of added redlines, schedules, and title blocks. Provides production support and organization for the team and the projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a visual QAQC of the entire set of plans including but not limited to: Sheet numbering style: fonts, north arrow correctness & matching styles, sheet titles and title block are uniform and match architectural sheets, PDF’s plot in correct sheet limits, PDF’s utilize correct line types (CTB), scales of plans are accurate, etc.
• Work with studio head/PM to coordinate expected delivery dates, times and title block information
• Accurately distribute and track deadlines, RFI’s, plan changes and ship drawings
• Assist team in setting up book specifications including fonts, headers, footers, legends, editing markups and delivery of documents
• Accurately and timely sets up engineering sheets for assigned projects.
• Accurately and timely updates title blocks, floor plans, CAD drawings, and Revit Models in accordance with required specifications and project parameters.
• Accurately and timely plots, stamps and prepares documents to be sent to client after thoroughly examining documents for completion and neatness.
• Assists Engineers with project parameters for assigned Engineering projects.
• Accurately and timely write and send proposals when clients send an RFP.
• Actively participates in weekly studio meetings to ensure proper cross function coordination.
• Timely determination of priorities, taking ownership of tasks and exhibit a high level of initiative and follow through.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Engineering drafting standards & symbols
• A High School Diploma required, with a 2-year degree
• 1 to 3 years of AutoCad or Higher experience
• 1 to 3 years of Revit or Higher experience
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills and proven attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

Travel Requirements:

• Travel is anticipated between 0-10%

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is the policy of RTM Engineering Consultants to practice a program of equal employment opportunity, and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age or gender.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.