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.
- Design and Technical Responsibilities
- Able to perform any responsibility assigned to Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Designers as needed.
- Independently interpret construction documents and identify conflicts, omissions, and constructability concerns.
- Lead preconstruction reviews and identify structural, design, coordination, schedule, and installation risks.
- Prepare, manage, and follow up on RFIs affecting truss design, coordination, manufacturing, or installation.
- Lead coordination with wall-panel designers and other project participants to resolve complex conflicts.
- Develop custom solutions for unique project requirements and evaluate design alternatives.
- Apply advanced knowledge of connector, hardware, and EWP catalogs, including MiTek, Simpson Strong-Tie, and Boise Cascade.
- Aid designers optimize truss designs for structural performance, material use, cost, and manufacturability.
- Oversee final truss design packets and manufacturing documentation.
- Project and Client Coordination
- Serve as an assigned primary technical contact for customers, architects, engineers, contractors, and manufacturing personnel.
- Independently address complex technical and manufacturing questions.
- Manage multiple complex projects and monitor priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Communicate schedule risks, missing information, and technical concerns promptly to management and project stakeholders.
- Prepare technical proposals, recommend solutions, and participate in project meetings.
- Provide technical input for estimating, bid strategy, project planning, and change evaluation.
- Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Perform advanced quality checks of designs, placement drawings, calculations, and related documents prepared by designers at all levels.
- Conduct final technical reviews within the authority delegated by the Design Manager and company quality-control procedures.
- Lead resolution of complex design, manufacturing, and installation issues.
- Recommend improvements to design standards, quality-control procedures, and workflows.
- Review relevant code and industry-standard changes and assist with updating company procedures.
- Maintain accountability for the accuracy and completeness of assigned work within the scope of the role.
- Training and Mentorship
- Mentor designers.
- Provide advanced training in design methods, software, coordination, manufacturing requirements, and quality-control procedures.
- Support designers’ professional development and technical evaluations.
- Documentation and Administration
- Assist management with resource planning, workload priorities, project assignments, and schedules.
- Represent the company in technical discussions, design disputes, and code-interpretation matters within the authority assigned by management.
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.