Project Manager – Component Manufacturing

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; McKinney (TX); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement contributions

Employee stock purchase

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick days

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie is seeking a Project Manager - Building Technology to oversee operations of Truss Design Services and Truss Implementations. You will coordinate projects with internal teams and customers, document and schedule work, and communicate progress.

The role requires a degree in a related field, 5 years of experience in prefabricated wood truss design, strong knowledge of building codes, and proficiency with Truss Design Software and SQL. Travel up to 15% and remote work are involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design/Drafting Diploma preferred.
• 5 years' experience with design and engineering of prefabricated metal plate connected wood trusses and EWP.
• Understanding of wood framed construction practices, details, building codes, and design standards.
• Math: algebra, geometry, and trig concepts.
• Reading comprehension for construction documents including drawings.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for groups and clients.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions and manage multiple variables.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with Design Services and Component Review Services teams and document progress.
• Manage and track Design Services processes, plan and report progress to stakeholders.
• Refine project management processes across Operations & Distribution Teams to improve throughput.
• Collaborate with sales to assess client needs and demonstrate software capabilities.
• Assist with software implementation and establish customer success measures.

Skills

Project management

Documentation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

SQL basics

Microsoft Office

Education

Architectural Technology degree

Civil Engineering Technology

Engineering Design/Drafting Diploma

Tools

Truss Design Software

SQL databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As the Project Manager - Building Technology, you will oversee operations of Truss Design Services and Truss Implementations.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• (40%) Coordinate projects with our Design Services and Component Review Services teams, working closely with internal and external customers to document, schedule, manage, design, and communicate projects as required. Delegate work and oversee work completed by the Associate Project Manager.
• (25%) Manage and track the process for Design Services. Utilize project management software and processes to plan, track, and communicate progress of projects with team members and stakeholders. Ensure plans and timelines are kept up to date and communicated. Provide information and progress reports to stakeholders. Maintain records and provide periodic reports on team performance and throughput.
• (20%) Continually review and refine processes for project management across the Operations & Distribution Teams. Work with Managers, Supervisors, Leads and Sr Project Manager to improve processes and tools with an aim to improve the ways in which the department initiates, tracks, and completes projects.
• (10%) Collaborate with the sales team by assisting them in performing client needs assessment to determine potential customer fit for either software or services. This includes advising on the technical capabilities of our software for demonstrations and identifying technical requirements of the customer and ensuring our software can meet their needs. Provide support, when available, for Help Desk phone calls either through direct line or through Customer support software.
• (5%) Internally assist with the software implementation process. This will include establishing customer success measures in alignment with system capabilities, advising on best practices.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you'll have what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor's degree and/or Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or Engineering Design/Drafting Diploma preferred.
• 5 years' experience with design and engineering of prefabricated metal plate connected wood trusses and EWP.
• Understanding of wood framed construction practices, details, related building codes, and design standards.
• Math: Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Reading Comprehension: Ability to read and interpret construction documents including architectural and structural drawings.
• Speaking: Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, coworkers, and the general public.
• Writing: Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Analysis/Reasoning: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to diligently attend to details and maintain organization while accomplishing tasks.
• Computer/Software: Ability to utilize Microsoft Office suite and Truss Design Software.
• Working knowledge of SQL databases, and basic understanding of computer networking, along with hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Driving record: Possess and maintain a driving record, which complies with company policy.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Travel is required up to 15%.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is remote and ideally located in the Southeast region.

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$84,400 - $135,000 / year

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, see, talk, and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in both a professional office environment, customer sites and outdoor construction job sites. his role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. The employee occasionally works around moving mechanical parts. Noise level may be loud at times.

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs. Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.

Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement contributions
• employee stock purchase and bonus plans
• pay for holidays
• vacation
• sick days
• funerals and jury duty
• years of service awards
• employee discounts
• employee referral bonuses
• charitable contribution matching
• education reimbursement and more

View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs. Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team. We're always looking for talented people to join our team. If you don't see a current opening that matches your skills but want to stay in the loop for future opportunities, introduce yourself! We'd love to learn more about you and keep you in mind for the right role.