Advanced Wall Designer

Starbuildingcalgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Wall Panel Designer to join their innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating structural frameworks for wall panels, utilizing architectural drawings and building codes to optimize designs for production. Your expertise in wall panel design, combined with strong organizational and communication skills, will be essential in managing projects and ensuring successful outcomes. This company values collaboration and continuous growth, providing a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're passionate about construction and design, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefit packages

Company matching RRSP/DPSP program

Employee home purchase program

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of wall panel design experience in the EWP industry.
• Proficient in both part 9 and part 4 building codes.

Responsibilities

• Create structural frameworks for wall panels based on architectural drawings.
• Manage design work schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Active Listening

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Wall Panel Design

Building Codes Knowledge

Construction Methods

Design Principles

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering

Technical training in Architecture

Drafting courses

Tools

CAD Software

Microsoft Office

Mitek

Job description

FYI: Star will be moving to a new facility at 292109 Prime Close, Rocky View County, AB (behind the Century Downs Racetrack/Casino in Balzac). This is not on a bus route.

At Star, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Design Manager, as the Advanced Wall Panel Designer you are responsible for creating the structural framework that supports the walls in buildings in accordance with architectural drawings. You use architectural drawings and building codes to optimize the design of wall panels for production.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Working on and understanding complete complex structures and the process of architectural, structural, and mechanical consultants. Working with third parties or consultants.
• Maintaining a high level of organization, documenting projects, managing project costing, and generating RFIs.
• Completing projects within multiple technical disciplines of wall panels for complex structures.
• Managing design work schedule to ensure jobs are completed on time.
• Creating computer models using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Reviewing and interpreting customer-supplied documents, such as blueprints or drawings, to identify if any areas require clarification.
• Completing fabrication-ready designs for residential home structures.
• Implementing design changes and communicating with other related departments to ensure designs are accurate and consistent.
• Reviewing constructability of the projects and identifying opportunities for value engineering.
• Preparing fabrication packages for the production department and site packages for installers.
• Developing optimized customer standard models that are cost-effective, shop efficient, and framer friendly.
• Meeting with clients to discuss project details and design specifications.
• Providing support to other projects or duties as assigned.
• Recommending process improvements.
• Promoting a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with Qualico’s Safety Program, policies, and procedures.

As our ideal candidate, you are…

• Organized; you effectively manage your time while balancing multiple priorities.
• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
• An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
• Detail-oriented; you focus on detailed accuracy when dealing with a high volume of work.
• A team player; you contribute as a team member and share equally in the exchange of ideas, concepts, and process outcomes.
• Post-secondary education or technical training courses in Engineering, Architecture, or Drafting.
• Related construction industry experience can be valuable.
• Minimum 5 years of wall panel design experience in the EWP industry.
• Proficient in both part 9 and part 4 building codes.
• Knowledge of building codes, construction methods, design principles, and building materials.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel) and drafting and industry design software (Mitek) or similar.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience in the lumber and building materials industry is a strong asset.

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Cooperating with team members in an open, positive, and respectful manner.
• Setting clear, measurable, and achievable goals.
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
• Continuously pursuing learning and growth.

Work Conditions

You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours. Travel to sites and overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us

Star Building Materials is an independent, wholly owned division of Qualico. Since 1958, Star Building Materials has sourced, manufactured, and supplied quality building materials to builders, developers, renovators, and homeowners. It is our mission to innovate within the construction industry, exploring new methods to help you reduce waste, increase efficiency, and manage project costs.

None of this would be possible without people. We hire only the most forward-thinking, experienced, and passionate staff to serve your building needs. We care deeply about the quality of the products and service you receive, and we invest in our relationships both with our employees and our customers. We aim to reach beyond minimum standards of safety and environmental concerns.

We serve our clients with some of the most innovative building solutions available, including framing and finishing materials, engineered wood floor systems, trusses, drywall, insulation, and a wide selection of related supplies. To learn more, click here.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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