Design Manager

Job Description

Position Title: Woodtruss Design Manager

Location: Buckner, KY

Department: Engineering

FLSA Designation: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Woodtruss Design Manager will oversee a team of designers and engineers in the production of wood truss systems for residential and commercial construction projects. They will work closely with sales staff, project managers, and manufacturers to ensure design integrity, cost effectiveness, and timely delivery of products and services.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with manufacturing facilities to ensure accurate and timely production of wood trusses.
• Lead and mentor a team of designers and engineers in the production of wood truss systems.
• Collaborate with sales staff and project managers to develop project scopes, timelines, and budgets.
• Review project plans and specifications to ensure compliance with building codes, safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Manage the design and coordination of wood truss systems from concept through fabrication and installation.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and sales staff.
• Stay abreast of advances in wood truss design, materials, and construction methods.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in wood truss design and engineering.
• Experience with truss design software.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.
  
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
• High degree of self-motivation and independent decision making

JOB COMPETENCIES:

Attention to Detail: Follows established guidelines and procedures to ensure accuracy; gets work right despite pressing deadlines; concentrates on routine work details and organizes and maintains a system of records; is alert and aware of surroundings and carefully monitors technical equipment or processes.

Commitment to Task: Demonstrates dependability and shows a sense of urgency about getting results; willing to commit the hours it takes to get the job completed; takes responsibility for actions and achieves results; overcomes obstacles.

Communication Skills: Presents ideas, concepts, and information effectively and clearly through the spoken and written word; actively listens; communicates comfortably with various audiences; responds effectively to questions; prepares clear, concise, and effective written communications; displays strong grammatical, spelling, composition, and proof-reading skills.

Customer Focused: Commits to meeting the needs and expectations of the organization’s internal and external customers; delivers a high level of customer service; searches continually for ways to increase employee and customer satisfaction (i.e., customer feedback).

Flexibility: Adapts and changes course of action when appropriate; effectively transitions from task to task; deals well with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; maintains objectives amidst shifting priorities.

Initiative: Takes action proactively; addresses issues or opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose, enthusiasm, and a “can-do” attitude.

Execution: Manages multiple projects and effectively prioritizes tasks, responsibilities, and goals; uses goals to guide actions and creates detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks; utilizes resources effectively to meet goals.

Relationship Management: Initiates and develops relationships with others; demonstrates credibility; confronts conflict quickly and professionally; inspires confidence in others.

Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish business goals and objectives; asks others for their ideas and opinions; supports team’s decisions; contributes to the team’s efforts.

Salary : $93,000 - $118,000