EWD CAD Technician

Essential Functions

• Utilize design tools and CAD software to provide accurate material lists, layout drawings and design services to support the sale and installation of engineered wood and other products BMD distributes.
• Communicate clearly and competently with BMD sales reps, building material dealers, builders, framers, engineers, architects and building inspectors.
• Review construction documents and details thoroughly to ensure accurate takeoffs and layouts.
• Provide design calculations for single structural member sizing.
• Become an expert on the features, benefits, and application of all BMD forest products, with an emphasis on engineered wood products’ structural design properties.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of building codes and local framing practices.
• Perform quality control checks on work performed by outside contractors.
• Respond quickly and competently to design or installation issues and collaborate with BMD’s suppliers to develop effective solutions.
• Become proficient with additional estimating tools to assist with sales of decking, railing and exterior cladding products.
• Communicate frequently with BMD’s sales team regarding status of requested projects.
• Manage, prioritize and organize workflow to deliver projects accurately and on time.
• Perform additional duties as required and requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience in the building materials or construction industry.
• Working knowledge of CAD system, blueprint reading and drafting.
• Knowledge of engineered wood products, wood framing practices, building codes, and industry terminology.
• Strong math and communication skills.

Travel: Must have personal vehicle in safe operating condition for infrequent travel to construction sites and BMD distribution center. Limited overnight travel may be required. Mileage reimbursement provided.

Technology/Computer Skills: Proficient in Exacte, iStruct or comparable structural frame software; Microsoft Windows, Outlook, SharePoint, Word and Excel; Adobe Acrobat; internet usage; mobile devices.

Language/Interpersonal Relationships Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; excellent customer service and active listening skills; proficient at reading and interpreting blueprints and construction documents; communicates clearly, professionally, and confidently with others.

Mathematical Skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals in all units of measure, compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability: Uses common sense and strong analytical skills to fulfill job requirements and carry out instructions, evaluate information and protect the Company from liability; capable of applying problem solving techniques and dealing with problems involving several variables; attentive to accuracy and detail; ethical.

Mental/Emotional Demands: Able to meet deadlines and manage challenges using effective problem-solving techniques; requires excellent planning, organizational, and prioritizing skills. Can handle potentially upset internal and external customers with a positive attitude. Excellent interpersonal business relationship skills with ability to build relationships and teamwork; comfortable working autonomously.

Physical Demands: Light demands - exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, 10 lbs frequently. Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at desk and utilizing computer monitor, mouse and keyboard.

Work Environment: Works out of an office with potential to work from home once proficient. May travel to job sites where enhanced safety awareness and PPE is required.

Degree of Supervision: General Supervision: Normally requires little instruction or supervision on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.