Job Description
Who we are:
International Timberframes is a long established Timberframing company based in Golden, BC. We are committed to building with natural solid wood. It’s our mission to show that wood is the most natural and healthy product to build with and to take whole-hearted steps to conserve our planet by doing everything as sustainably as we possibly can. We design, manufacture, engineer and build timberframe and 100% wood DLT mass timber. We have an excellent reputation amongst peers and clients, offering ideas, inspiration and individual solutions.
About the position:
We are looking to add a full-time Project Manager / Designer to our team.
The purpose of this role is to ensure accurate co-ordination of everything from estimate to invoice, liaising internally with staff at International Timberframes and externally with client, contractor, engineer, architect and 3rd parties as needed.
Location:
This full-time position is based at our production facility in Donald, BC. Travel as required in BC and Alberta to client job sites for site surveys, meetings and on-boarding for installations.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive rate of pay, a 4-day week, 100% company covered comprehensive medical and dental benefits plan (incl your spouse and dependents if applicable) after 3 months with us, use of company vehicles for work purposes and fully funded training opportunities.
Job Summary:
This job position is responsible for overseeing and coordination of assigned projects at International Timberframes. The role is based both in the office and on site. The Manager is responsible for Project Coordination, Company Job Flow / Job Coordination and Planning and for leadership and management of the timberframe team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following Duties and Responsibilities are additional to those detailed in the Company Policy Manual.
Job planning: create spreadsheets for project prioritization, time management and resource allocation
- Attend Client meetings, record project requirements or changes
- For assigned projects, co-ordinate with client, contractor, 3rd parties to:
- Prepare project organization, communicate with all involved (parties and project team)
- Take site measurements if necessary for production design
- Develop the 3d estimate model to finalize the timber frame geometry and timber volume
- Review the geometry, aesthetics with the client (builder, owner or architect) with proper architectural drawings (section, elevations, 3D, Axonometric and jpg views. (using Cadwork and any kind of 3D tool)
- Keep track of any changes and modifications, if necessary prepare change order and get approved by client
- Prepare all estimates and contracts and issue to client for signature
- Prepare engineering drawings and ITF solutions if required.
- Finalize design details and work with Engineers for final approval
- Prepare material lists for orders. Liaise with the Project Co-ordinator when quotes for materials are required. To be reviewed by Project Co-ordinator or CEO before final order
- Produce shop drawings and all required information for production as per ITF process
- When required, prepare shop drawings for metal connectors and hardware lists as per ITF process
- Produce raising drawings for each project as per ITF process
- Guide and liaise with Lead Hand Timberframer before production and during production should questions arise
- May assist part of installation to ensure a quality completion
- Control costs and progress of project during production and compare to estimate
- Prepare Cost Performance Report at the end of each project
- Prepare invoices and pass to Office Admin for recording and issue
- Create a file for each project containing all information for archiving and access at a later date
- Indicate future staffing requirements and work with founder to recruit
- Remain up to date with relevant legislation - eg safety, building, employment laws
Requirements - We would love to hear from you if you can offer us the following skills and experience:
- Minimum 3 years experience in the timber framing or log building industry
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Project Manager or CAD Designer
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with the software Cadwork
- Familiar with Google workspace
- Familiarity with timberframe joinery and structural systems
- Need to be willing to travel as required
- Ability to juggle between projects
- Ability to work alone on assigned tasks and together as part of a cohesive team
- Demonstrated commitment to exceptional standards of work
- A full clean driving license
- Canadian Citizen or Valid Work Permit for a minimum of 2 years
Strong assets:
2 years of timberframing experience
Willing to be part of the full installations
Compensation:
$34.00-$38.00/per hour
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume expressing your interest, including salary expectations, to [email protected]