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.
QualificationsKey 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.
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
Skills Required
- Seven plus years experience in EWP product management, design, and customer service.
- Proficiency in design software applications for residential and multi-family projects.
- Understanding of building construction, structural details, local building codes, and product lines.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, sections, elevations and details.
- Proficiency with DMSI software for product purchasing, selling, and inventory management.
- Ability to perform plan takeoffs, create material lists, and size framing members using span charts/software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to operate office equipment such as plotter and scanner.
- Ability to train, coach, assign projects, and mentor new designers.
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to travel occasionally.
- Physical ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 5 pounds and perform light physical tasks as described.
What We Do
Capital Lumber Company is a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the Western United States. The company provides high-quality wood products and services, including sales, market development, inventory management, and distribution within the building materials industry. They are dedicated to providing unequaled service to customers and fairness with suppliers while offering specialty products like engineered wood and trim.
