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Ewp Designer III

Capital Lumber · Tacoma, WA, USA ·

Pay:
$80,000-$90,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

At Capital, we know that a building is only as strong as the materials it’s made of. And we also know that a company is only as strong as the employees who keep it running. Because of this, we value more than just delivering the best products. We value investing in the best people!

EWP Designer III Job Summary
Offers some administrative and primarily technical support to our Engineered Wood Products customers with assistance of Accounts Managers by providing design specifications of our products including framing, layout and number calculations. Coaches new designers, manages priorities across multiple EWP projects. Manages residential and commercial projects from bidding, designing and shipping to job sites. $80k to $90k + Commission DOE.

Key Competencies

Building Collaborative Relationships

Innovation / Creativity

Adaptability

Developing Self & Others

Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

Understanding of building construction, structural details, local building codes, and product lines

Responsible for EWP product management and inventory control

May assist customers with product promotions and product training sessions

Responsible for training and coaching new designers, assigning projects and various duties

Conduct presentations to customers, contractors and other industry professionals on EWP products, services and company programs

Uses design software accurately to create framing layouts and specify EWP products to meet both Capital and its Customer’s program

Create material list and perform plan takeoffs for single family and small multifamily projects.

Use software and/or span charts to size framing members such as beams, headers, girders, joists, etc.

Receive incoming calls and direct customers to appropriate departments

Use DMSI software for product purchasing, selling, inventory management

Perform other work related duties as assigned by your supervisor and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employment with Capital.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Education / Experience and Skills

Must possess seven plus years experience in EWP product management, design, & customer service.

Demonstrated proficiency in design software applications for residential, multi-family projects.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, sections, elevations and details.

Ability to operate office equipment such as plotter, scanner, etc.

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Ability to model the Capital values and to provide innovative solutions.

Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with individuals inside and outside of the organization.

Ability to drive and be accountable for results in a fast paced environment.

Ability to multi-task and have multiple projects going simultaneously.

A strong sense of urgency for goal achievement.

Results focused and technically sound with ability to make quick decisions to changing conditions.

Strong follow-up is necessary on tasks to ensure proper results.

Detail-oriented with ability to handle details quickly, correctly and efficiently.

Must be able to travel occasionally.

Abilities

Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds 5% or less of the workday.

Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday.

Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday.

Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.

Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday.

Work Environment

Work is performed indoors in a climate controlled environment.

Our Benefits
We are in the people business, we just happen to sell lumber... so you can have GREAT BENEFITS!

Paid Time Off (Sick, Vacation, Volunteer Time Off)

9 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

TeleDoc

Best Doctors

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Plan with Match Percentage

Employee Assistance Program

Hearing Services

Tuition Reimbursement

Smart Dollar

Wellness Program through Vitality with program completion incentive towards medical premium

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