Design Lead
Summary
Design Lead at Technical Framing Solutions (a Colt Builders team) manages quality control of wood-framing shop drawings for wall panels and trusses, tracks design schedules, and mentors other designers. Day-to-day centers on CAD/component design software, MiTek, Simpson Strong-Tie and Boise Cascade catalogs, and MS Office.
About Technical Framing Solutions
Technical Framing Solutions provides specialized drafting services and on-site consulting for wood framing projects. Using the latest industry-specific technology, we deliver clear, easy-to-read wall panel elevations and layouts that help framers work faster and more efficiently. With years of hands-on framing and project management experience, we understand the critical information teams need to ensure successful project execution.
About the Role
Technical Framing Solutions (TFS) is seeking an experienced Design Lead to join our Design team. This position is primarily responsible for managing quality control of shop drawings as well as serving as a mentor for all other designers. Review shop drawings of wall panels and trusses (trusses as needed) designed from architectural and structural drawings, RFI’s, and any ANSI documents when available. Maintain design schedules by tracking design progress, ensuring that due dates are being met. Perform quality control reviews on designer work prior to submittal for customer review.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability coverage
- Competitive paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) plan with company match and Roth option
- Voluntary supplemental health benefits available
Duties and responsibilities
Competency | Design Lead (Quality Control and Mentor) |
Minimum Qualification | Five years of wall panel and/or design experience. Experience with multifamily buildings is preferred. |
1. Design and Technical Responsibilities | • Able to perform any responsibility assigned to Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Designers as needed. |
2. Project and Client Coordination | • Serve as an assigned primary technical contact for customers, architects, engineers, contractors, and manufacturing personnel. |
3. Quality Assurance and Compliance | • Perform advanced quality checks of designs, placement drawings, calculations, and related documents prepared by designers at all levels. |
4. Training and Mentorship | • Mentor designers. |
5. Documentation and Administration | • Assist management with resource planning, workload priorities, project assignments, and schedules. |
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience using component design software.
- 2+ years framing or wood framed building experience.
- Experience with CAD and design software.
- Proficient in Excel, Outlook and Word.
- Proficient in reading/understanding architectural and structural plans.
- Knowledge of wood framing, hold downs, and structural components typical in wood framed buildings.
- Knowledge of plumbing and HVAC requirements as they relate to wood framed walls.
- Able to communicate all aspects of design with project team.
- Attention to detail is a must.
- Stay organized throughout design with all design related information.
Working conditions
This position is a Monday – Friday full-time position and may require long hours and weekend work in order to meet deadlines and customer needs. Primarily office work, occasional site visits and travel required.
Additional Position Details
- Full time, exempt position.
- 40 Hours Per week, however, occasional additional hours may be required.
- Occasional travel required.
- Required to work at office for scheduled visits and in-person meetings.
Essential Function requirements
Position requires extended periods of sitting, occasional lifting up to 25lbs.