Manager ELP Design - Indirect

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Summary Manages and oversees facility's ELP Design function by performing the following duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following

Other duties may be assigned

Ensure accurate and quality design of engineered floor wood trusses by ELP Designers

Direct method of generating truss placement plans, identifying the location of the individual truss designs

Assist in resolving difficult engineering issues and questions. -Provide motivation and support to ELP department

Demonstrate current knowledge of applicable building codes including live loads, dead loads, concentrated loads, wind speed and seismic reactions; Communicate this information to subordinates

Collaborate with outside sales personnel and customers to finish accurately completed, safe, and quality structures

Obtain feedback regarding customer satisfaction and apply results to improve ELP function as a whole

Supervisory Responsibilities Directly manages the facility's ELP Design function

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions

Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Manages project team activities

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Shares expertise with others

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions

Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others

Managing People - Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and/or Experience Associate's degree (A

A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to write simple correspondence

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Computer Skills Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must complete training and be certified by manufacturer, CAD and design school

Other Skills and Abilities Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written are necessary

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities are essential

The ability to collaborate with salespeople and other designers in a close-knit setting is required

Other Qualifications Two years of Primecad experience required

Must have working knowledge of blueprints and understand loads associated with structures

Must possess practical knowledge of wood frame construction

CAD experience

Prior managerial experience preferred

Physical Demands The physical demands 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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and sit

The employee is occasionally required to walk

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

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