At Canadian Timberframes LTD. Golden, British ColumbiaJob Type: Full TimeCompensation: $38 - $44 an hourGENERAL ACCOUNTABILITYThe Production Designer is primarily responsible for ensuring that timber frame structures are designed and drafted to meet customer requirements and expectations, as well as, monitoring the production process to ensure ‘Quality Control’ and the high service standard goals of the company are met in the final project/product. They must have the experience, knowledge & know-how to take a project from inception to final product autonomously.SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIESMeet with client/architect/designer/builder/engineer to discuss customer requirements, expectations and budget on complex projectsPrepare preliminary design sketches, design time, estimated machine time, board foot requirement, wood piece count, timber list and hand joinery for cost estimatesReview with Operations Manager &/or Peers:designs, specifications, alterations, cost estimates and ensuring quality control checks are completed at appropriate stages within the project follow through to final approvalOn contracted projects:design timber frame models & enclosure systems, develop the connection details,



generate review drawings and prepare material lists & sawmill lists as well as the cutting title for the HundeggerReceive and process change orders; inform sales of new costing & review with client before approvalLiaise with internal teams and client to maintain project timeline – develop good working relationships and establish a solid basis for cohesive team approachCoach & mentor ‘Junior’ Timber frame designersEnsure company goals and customer objectives are met and promote a positive company imageMonitor projects during manufacturing and assist the production and finishing departmentsWork with external vendorsAttend raising if localAssist on special projects as requiredKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESProficient with Cambium software by HundeggerUse general understanding of design principals, terminology, project requirements, methods, practices, and techniques of heavy Timber Frame construction & general construction methods (as per building codes)Thorough knowledge of CAD program by CADWORK to prepare house plans, construction drawings and specifications from rough sketches to final designReview own output to high quality standardsThorough knowledge of design process and ability to manage time, scope of project, project complexities appropriately and autonomouslyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients & co-workers within the companyGeneral knowledge in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe PDFPosition self as a ‘consultant’ to team members internally as well as clientsWorking understanding of joinery cutting/handwork principalsWorking understanding of Timber frames / structure raisingBENEFITSWages: $38 - $44 an hourStarting at 15 days of paid time offComprehensive advantages packageCompany RRSP matching programWork social eventsJoining a great team of people!#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Design Technologist - C$38 - C$44 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canadian Timberframes
📍 Winnipeg