Facade Engineering and Design Manager

Engineered Facades is a high-value provider of architectural building exteriors. Our knowledgeable, dedicated associates work professionally with an exclusive group of vendors and customers in an environment built on commitment and trust.

Job Description

The Design Manager position at Engineered Facades reports directly to the Director of Design and Engineering. The Design Manager coordinates and exercises functional planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility.

• Manages the draftsmen and schedules their work.
• Reviews design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and contractual requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design challenges.
• Reviews drawings, specifications and related data for accuracy and completeness.
• Performs technical reviews of shop drawings, FAB tickets and construction administration submittals to ensure air, water, thermal, and structural performance
• Coordinates façade calculations with third party engineering firm.
• Analyze structural integrity on basic wall systems without involving third party engineering firm
• Collaborates with and provide production support to the architectural drafters
• Works with QA to resolve issues with engineering design problems
• Uses computer assisted design/drafting equipment and software to develop designs.
• Creates fab tickets and cut lists for projects
• Develops design solutions to fit within budget and timeline

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Building Construction Management or related degree and at least five- ten years' experience in the construction industry. Other skill sets for this position include:

• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills
• Knowledge of construction principles, techniques and procedures
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a timely fashion
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work in a team environment
• Construction related software program knowledge including: Auto-CAD and Autodesk Inventor
• Experience in Sketch Up
• Ability to sketch rough layouts, details and computes angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, etc.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Proficient mathematical skills.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.