Senior Design Technologist

Canadian Timberframes Ltd.; Golden; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Timberframes Ltd. is seeking a Senior Designer responsible for overseeing timber frame structures' design and production. This role involves extensive client interaction, project management, and quality assurance, ensuring that projects meet customer standards and company goals. Candidates should be proficient in Cambium and CADWORK software, possess strong design principles and construction methods knowledge, and have experience in joinery. A collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence in the timber industry are essential.

Benefits

15 days of paid time off

Company RRSP matching program

Social events

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of heavy Timber Frame construction and general construction methods.
• Ability to manage time and project complexities autonomously.
• Advanced knowledge in design principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and draft timber frame structures to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare pricing design models and take-offs for cost estimates.
• Liaise with internal teams and maintain project timelines.
• Monitor the production process and assist in quality control.
• Assist in training of new employees.

Skills

Knowledge of Cambium software

CADWORK proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe PDF

Joinery skills

Job description

The Senior 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. Have the experience, knowledge & know-how, to take a project from inception to final product autonomously.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Meets with client/architect/designer/builder/engineer to discuss the customer requirements, expectations and budget on complex projects
• Prepares pricing design models and take-offs for design time, estimated machine time, board foot requirement, wood piece count, timber list and hand joinery for cost estimates
• Reviews with Design Manager/ Supervisor &/or Peers: designs, specifications, alterations, cost estimates and that quality control checks are completed at appropriate stages within the project follow through to final approval
• On contracted projects: design timber frame models & enclosure systems, develops the connection details, generates review drawings and prepares material lists, sawmill lists, cutting file for the Hundegger as well as bill of materials.
• Receive and process change orders; inform sales of new costing & review with Sales before approval
• Liaises with internal teams and client to maintain timeline of project - develops good working relationships and establishes a solid basis for cohesive team approach
• Ensures company goals and customer objectives are met and projects a positive company image
• Monitor projects as they are being manufactured and assist the production and finishing departments
• Work with external vendors
• Attend raising if local
• Assists on special projects as required
• Assists in training of new employees

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of Cambium software by Hundegger

Uses advanced understanding of design principals, terminology, project requirements, methods, practices, and techniques of heavy Timber Frame construction & general construction methods (as per the building codes)

Thorough knowledge of CAD program by CADWORK to prepare house plans, construction drawings and specifications from rough sketches to final design

Reviews his/her own output, as well as others, to high quality standards

Thorough knowledge of design process and ability to manage time, scope of project, project complexities appropriately and autonomously

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients & cross function personnel within company.

Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe PDF.

Positions self as a ‘subject matter expert’ to team members internally as well as clients

Ability & experience to cut Joinery using hand tools

Ability & experience to raise Timber frames on site

BENEFITS

Starting at 15 days of paid time off

Company RRSPmatching program

Work social events

Joining a great team of people!

Careers at Canadian Timberframes

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Join a passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation in timber frame construction. From the pristine forests of Golden, BC, we source the finest timber, crafting dreams into reality. Whether you're an artisan, engineer, or designer, Canadian Timber Frames offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where your skills and creativity flourish.

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