Capital Lumber
Capital Lumber is hiring: EWP Designer in Tacoma
Capital Lumber, Tacoma, WA, United States
Job Details
Job Location
WA Tacoma - Tacoma, WA
Salary Range
$50,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year
Description
Position 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.
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
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
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Education / Experience and Skills Must possess five 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 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