Timber Frame Project Engineer/Manager

Pioneer Millworks; Town of Farmington (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% company-paid medical

Paid holidays and PTO

Matching 401k plan

Dental

Vision

ESOP company

Profit-sharing

Job summary

New Energy Works is seeking a Timber Frame Project Engineer/Manager to own design, engineering, and execution from handoff to completion. You will collaborate with the Timber Frame Division Manager, shop craftspeople, and multiple departments to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include creating 3D models and 2D drawings, obtaining fabrication approvals, and coordinating with clients, architects, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design-to-construction timber frame projects.
• Ability to coordinate with clients, architects and contractors.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling and 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

• Owns design, engineering, and execution from handoff to completion.
• Create 3D models and 2D drawings for review and fabrication.
• Coordinate pricing, purchasing, and vendor management.
• Lead client meetings with architects and general contractors.
• Maintain project documentation in ERP (Acumatica).

Skills

Communication

Project management

3D modeling

Detail oriented

Tools

K2 CAM Software

Acumatica ERP

Outlook

Excel

Job description

The Timber Frame Project Engineer/Manager maintains full ownership of the design, engineering, and execution of projects from project handoff to completion. This position works directly with the Timber Frame Division Manager, shop craftspeople, and various departments throughout the organization.

The role requires knowledge of how to bring a project from the design stage through completion while coordinating with multiple internal and external team members. The Project Engineer/Manager will be responsible for the creation of 3D fabrication models, 2D drawing packages, obtaining fabrication approvals, and ordering project materials. As the primary point of contact, this role also facilitates meetings with clients, architects, and general contractors.

Core Competencies

• Understand the scope of work that has been sold.
• Generate and maintain project milestones.
• Maintain full ownership of the project budget relative to estimated (sold) costs.

Project Documentation

• Obtain pricing and place purchase orders to vendors.
• Generate client invoices according to project milestones or as appropriate.
• Track project changes and issue change orders to clients when appropriate.
• Maintain project documentation for the above items in our ERP system (Acumatica).

Finish Samples Coordination (all prefinished wood products on a project)

• Coordinate sample creation from the shop to satisfy client desire while understanding what was included in the estimating/contract.
• Photo document samples into the job folder and populate Timber Finish spreadsheet.
• Obtain client approvals.

3D Modeling, Design, & Technical Execution

• Create 3D project models and drawings for review with clients, architects, general contractors, and shop Project Champions.
• Collaborate with subcontracted professional engineers to meet structural and aesthetic requirements.
• Review fabrication drawings with clients and manage revisions until we have an approval to fabricate.
• Perform occasional site visits for field measurements and 3D laser scanning; update models and drawings to match existing field conditions.

Material Procurement

• Secure approvals to order project specific materials, obtain quotes and place purchase orders. Maintain full oversight of order status and delivery timelines. Examples include:
  
  • Timber
  • T&G
  • Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
  • Custom and off the shelf steel products
• Inspect custom steel parts upon delivery to ensure fabrication is accurate and acceptable.

Field & Shop Coordination

• Technical communication with timber frame shop on joinery expectations and installation requirements throughout the course of the project.
• Coordinate field and logistics requirements with timber frame shop lead/Project Champion.
• Maintain communication with project team to provide scheduling updates.
• Raising/Safety equipment and shipping logistics to the site.

Software & Skills

• Strong communication skills including in person meetings, video meetings, phone calls, and emails.
• High precision in detailing joinery to ensure seamless fabrication and assembly during raising.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of construction and interpreting architectural design drawings.
• Outlook
• Excel
• K2 CAM Software

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

For Pay Transparency: Compensation Description (annually or hourly): Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

About Us

This position is full-year, full-time role with great benefits including 70% company-paid medical, paid holidays and PTO, a matching 401k plan, dental, and vision. We are a 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) company and when appropriate, we enjoy company-wide profit-sharing.

We actively seek to build an inclusive and diverse workplace where people from all walks of life are welcomed are an equal opportunity employer.

New Energy Works operates on the triple bottom line philosophy, putting equal emphasis on people, planet, and profit. We’ve been designing and crafting custom homes and fine woodworking across the nation for 30+ years with our 140+ craftspeople, carpenters, designers, dreamers, and community members.