Design Manager Job at PACIFIC HOMES
Design Manager
Job Overview:
Reporting to the General Manager the Design Manager is responsible for the complete operation of the design department; trusses, I-joists, and wall panels. This includes support for sales by providing accurate and on time creation of quotations and cost-effective designs for production. Also responsible for managing and training staff, continuous improvement of business and design processes, along with managing and improving the overall operational and cost effectiveness of the department.
This role requires an energetic personality with a high attention to detail, strong work ethic, enthusiasm for continuous improvement, and a “can-do” attitude. You must be able to work independently, and as part of a team. You must be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to meet tight deadlines in a high paced environment. Maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure is also required.
- Keep a pulse on team health and morale; generate positive energy
- Maintain a positive relationship with all staff utilizing good communication skills
- Hire, train, develop, promote, and discipline all staff reporting to you
- Provide regular coaching and feedback to your direct reports, to grow individual functional skills and leadership capability in those individuals.
- Be a leader in safety and make sure that all staff comply with Safety Policies
- Perform written probationary and annual performance evaluations, as well as ongoing verbal performance evaluations throughout the year
- Resolve employee complaints and concerns
- Arrange staff work schedules to be fair and productive for the company and employees, while ensuring that jobs are completed on schedule and on budget.
- Lead by example, designing jobs (Proposals & Orders) as needed to even out Design capacity at peak times.
- Maintain key performance indicators for individual staff, as well as the department as a whole
- Organize agendas, schedules and record keeping for all design meetings.
- Be open to and encourage ideas from your staff and peers
- Educate staff through product information sessions
- Ensure customers are satisfied with our products and service
- Work with the Sales Teams and their customers to resolve problems and provide options to improve their building designs.
- Sign and authorize all expense reports, approve electronic timecards, schedule vacations.
- Take on other tasks as assigned by the General Manager when necessary.
What You Bring:
- A ‘big picture’ perspective, with a strong ability to innovate existing systems and integrate new systems into existing processes.
- A proven ability to lead, delegate, and foster a team environment.
- Degree/Diploma in Engineering or technology. Proven post-secondary training may also be considered.
- 5+ years’ experience in both Commercial and Residential component design
- Structural engineering design experience, with a strong ability to accurately read plans.
- The ability to visualize and understand the relationship between two-dimensional plans and three-dimensional models created from them.
- Proficient in the use of structural design software (Mitek or Alpine) and knowledge in drafting software.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
- BisTrack accounting software experience is an asset.
- Experience and understanding of the Continuous Improvement principles
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Strong organizational skills and excellent time management skills to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent customer service and ability to communicate professionally and effectively
- A high degree of accuracy with a strong ability to focus.
- Self-motivated and able to adapt in a fast moving and changing environment.
- Accountability, dependability, and trustworthiness.
What We Bring:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and pension benefits package.
- Professional development opportunities
- Team events.
- Dynamic and fun culture.
- House awards and Birthday giveaways.
- Flexible hours and holidays.
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