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Project Designer roles in architecture, industrial design, and UX often qualify for CPT when the work directly applies concepts from your degree program. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before you start, and the role must integrate with your coursework, not just overlap with your field of study.
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Tapered Insulation Designer/Estimator is responsible for the generation of tapered designs, piece counts, & price quotations for Tapered Polyisocyanurate Insulation projects from various media sources. Daily communication and correspondence will be with Carlisle SynTec, Versico, Hunter Panels sales representatives, roofing distributors, roofing contractors and Hunter Panels OEM customers. The individual will advise and assist architects to help secure the specification of Polyisocyanurate Insulation products while working with roofing contractors to consult on Tapered designs, troubleshoot onsite issues and provide general customer support. This role is fully remote.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interpret architectural plans and specifications
- Design, estimate and price tapered roof insulation quotations for customers
- Work daily with Architects, General Contractors, Roofing Contractors on design and budgetary constraints
- Communicate with contractors on revisions to projects to close the sale
- Generate working shop drawings for submittals and product installation
- Provide onsite customer support, job startups, installation expertise and field verification where needed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Essential Full Performance Knowledge:
- CAD (Computer Aided Design) program(s)
- Excel
- CRM (Customer Relationship Manager) software
- Mathematic ability
- Basic Roofing industry knowledge
Essential Full Performance Skills:
- Ability to read Architectural plans and drawings
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Customer Service skill set
Essential Full Performance Abilities:
- Ability to work with mathematical and statistical applications as they apply to the function of the position
- Written and oral comprehension and expression
- Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
COMPETENCIES:
- Teamwork: Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
- Managing Change: Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
- Continuous Improvement: Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
- Customer Focus: Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer's needs top of mind.
- Continuous Learning: Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
- Drive for Results: Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.
EQUIPMENT/DATA:
Equipment Operated:
- Standard office equipment
Data Used:
- Microsoft Office Programs
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Tapered Plus
- CRM
Materials Used:
- Computers
- Plotters
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
- Associate's or Technical Degree in Drafting, Construction Design, Construction Technology, Mechanical Drafting or similar
Experience:
- 1-2 years' experience in a related field
WORK ENVIRONMENT/TIME WORKED:
- Remote home office setting with occasional travel
- Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; longer hours required depending on situation and customer needs
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INTRODUCTION
Tapered Insulation Designer/Estimator is responsible for the generation of tapered designs, piece counts, & price quotations for Tapered Polyisocyanurate Insulation projects from various media sources. Daily communication and correspondence will be with Carlisle SynTec, Versico, Hunter Panels sales representatives, roofing distributors, roofing contractors and Hunter Panels OEM customers. The individual will advise and assist architects to help secure the specification of Polyisocyanurate Insulation products while working with roofing contractors to consult on Tapered designs, troubleshoot onsite issues and provide general customer support. This role is fully remote.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interpret architectural plans and specifications
- Design, estimate and price tapered roof insulation quotations for customers
- Work daily with Architects, General Contractors, Roofing Contractors on design and budgetary constraints
- Communicate with contractors on revisions to projects to close the sale
- Generate working shop drawings for submittals and product installation
- Provide onsite customer support, job startups, installation expertise and field verification where needed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Essential Full Performance Knowledge:
- CAD (Computer Aided Design) program(s)
- Excel
- CRM (Customer Relationship Manager) software
- Mathematic ability
- Basic Roofing industry knowledge
Essential Full Performance Skills:
- Ability to read Architectural plans and drawings
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Customer Service skill set
Essential Full Performance Abilities:
- Ability to work with mathematical and statistical applications as they apply to the function of the position
- Written and oral comprehension and expression
- Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
COMPETENCIES:
- Teamwork: Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
- Managing Change: Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
- Continuous Improvement: Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
- Customer Focus: Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer's needs top of mind.
- Continuous Learning: Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
- Drive for Results: Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.
EQUIPMENT/DATA:
Equipment Operated:
- Standard office equipment
Data Used:
- Microsoft Office Programs
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- Tapered Plus
- CRM
Materials Used:
- Computers
- Plotters
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
- Associate's or Technical Degree in Drafting, Construction Design, Construction Technology, Mechanical Drafting or similar
Experience:
- 1-2 years' experience in a related field
WORK ENVIRONMENT/TIME WORKED:
- Remote home office setting with occasional travel
- Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; longer hours required depending on situation and customer needs
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Get Access To All JobsProject Designer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Project Designer jobs qualify for CPT?
Project Designer roles can qualify for CPT when the work is integral to your degree program, not merely related to your field. A graphic design student working on brand identity projects, or an architecture student on spatial design, typically qualifies. Your DSO makes the final determination based on how directly the role supports your enrolled coursework, so the job description matters as much as the title.
Can I work as a Project Designer part-time on CPT while taking classes?
Yes. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, lets you work while remaining enrolled full-time. Most DSOs prefer this structure since it preserves your full-time student status and keeps your OPT eligibility intact. If you use 12 months or more of full-time CPT, you lose access to OPT entirely, so tracking your authorized hours across semesters is critical.
How do I find Project Designer employers who understand CPT?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Project Designer openings by employers with a documented history of hiring F-1 students. Targeting employers already familiar with CPT authorization reduces back-and-forth and avoids offers that stall because the employer has never navigated the process before, which is a common friction point for design roles at smaller studios.
What happens if my CPT end date falls before the design project finishes?
You cannot continue working once your CPT authorization expires, even if the project is ongoing. You'd need your DSO to extend your CPT for the following semester, which requires the role to remain academically relevant and you to remain enrolled. Negotiate phased project deliverables with the employer upfront so your contributions can wrap cleanly within each authorized period.
Does CPT work experience as a Project Designer count toward H-1B specialty occupation requirements later?
CPT work experience in a qualifying design role can support a future H-1B petition by demonstrating progressive experience in a specialty occupation. USCIS evaluates the totality of your credentials, including work history, when adjudicating specialty occupation claims. Document your CPT roles thoroughly, including project scope, tools used, and your degree-level contributions, since that record becomes part of your H-1B evidence package.
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