Design Manager

From its inception, FrameTec’s mission has been to provide real world solutions to the building industry’s biggest problems. We are a vertically integrated framing and structural component provider here to disrupt the status quo, to reject the mediocrity that is spawned by corporatism and to return our industry to one driven by innovators, mavericks, and go-getters. We are here to provide a place for our industry’s best to thrive. If you want to be part of a team that values hard work, integrity, innovation, transparency, community, and loyalty, you belong here.

FrameTec is looking for a Design Manager with experience in a specific building component type or whole house.  Do you have experience managing a team designing roof or floor trusses, wall panels, materials estimating?  Then we invite you to apply to become part of an exciting opportunity to change the building industry.

Who is the Design Manager at FrameTec
Under the general direction of the President of Plant Operations, The Design Manager is responsible for the oversight, coordination, and direction of FrameTec’s structural design and estimating team for our Camp Verde, AZ. Operations (FrameTec Alpha). The Design Manger will help procure, oversee, and direct a talented team of designers and estimators responsible for the complete design of structural framing components (wall panels and trusses), lumber and hardware estimates and turnkey framing bids. This individual will manage all aspects of the front-end design and quoting process for FrameTec Alpha, including estimating, pre-construction coordination, value engineering and quality control. This is a leadership position and requires both technical design and estimating experience as well as a track record of developing and managing high performing teams.

Core Responsibilities of the Design Manager at FrameTec

• Oversees the day-to-day coordination and execution of structural roof and floor truss and wall panel design using Eagle Metal’s TrueBuild® software.
• Coordinates between Purchasing, Plant Production, and Installed Framing departments to establish cost to ensure accurate turn-key bids.
• Manages and qualifies RFQ’s from customers, tracks due dates and coordinates price updates as required by the customer.
• Communicates directly with Purchasing Agents, Designers and Engineers.
• Ensures the timely and complete delivery of production data to the Plant Operations Team for fabrication and order assembly.  
• Continuously evaluate workload and demand, assign design responsibilities and right-size design/estimating department resources.
• Build relationships across FrameTec’s vertically integrated operation with a shared singular focus on providing our customers with the best, most reliable and cost-effective framing solution in the industry.
• Coaches, mentors, and develops talent and builds a reliable, high performing team.
• Other duties as assigned.

The FrameTec Design Manager Should Have the Following

• Technical Expertise - A strong working knowledge of structural framing component design and fabrication.
• Business Acumen – Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
• Strategic Thinking – Helps develop strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organizations strengths & weaknesses; adapts strategy to changing condition.
• Execution – Ensures the effective execution of key processes that will drive profitability by aligning people, culture, and process. Analyze information, develop primary and secondary paths, commit to plans of action, and execute. Can be counted on to exceed goals, bring cutting edge solutions and foster the company culture. This position requires a self-starter who consistently pushes themselves and others for next level results.
• Coaching and Leadership – Attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals; creating an environment that ensures team members realize their highest potential, both personally and professionally. Leading from the front. Demonstrating daily the values we espouse as a company and constantly pushing for perfection.

Miscellaneous Requirements to be the Design Manager at FrameTec

• 15+ years of structural wood component design experience in high volume truss and panel manufacturing            environments.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in managing teams a plus.
• Experience coordinating both quote and production order files.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• The ability to plan, project and prioritize in a complex and dynamic environment.
• A strong resonance with our mission, vision, and values.

Benefits of Being a Part of the FrameTec Team

• Competitive compensation package.
• Company paid time off (PTO, sick leave and holiday pay).
• Robust health and welfare benefits package.
• 401(k).
• Opportunity to be part of an organization with a strong culture and the drive to change an industry.