Job Description

Dogwood Industries \xe2\x80\x93 Who We Are

Dogwood Industries is a steel fabrication company, manufacturing a proprietary line of relocatable structures for industrial and DoD customers. Our mission is to provide leadership and innovation in the design, manufacturing and delivery of prefabricated products that change the way our clients work. The Dogwood team is dedicated to finding creative design solutions to meet our customer\'s needs.

General

Dogwood Industries LLC is seeking a Design Manager for our factory in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Ideal candidate is an experienced designer with management experience. The design manager will be in a fast-paced, collaborative team, executing and leading all phases of design which includes feasibility studies, planning, concept development, detailed design, construction documentation and specifications. Candidate should have design experience with manufacturing and plant facilities projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to lead a project and design effort from concept design through completion.
• Conduct initial review of drawings, documents and proposals prior to other reviews ensuring
• Establish a process and ensure all projects receive QA/QC review.
• Participates in and coordinates the team\'s production of plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Develops the project workplan, manages project timelines, scope, change and risk throughout the project execution.
• Ability to evaluate project progress and adjust critical path for scope completion and budget adherence required.
• Works, daily, with the General Foreman, Project Managers and QA/QC to resolve design coordination details and any constructability issues.
• Assist with mentoring, training and coordinating work of teammate and junior staff.
• Understands structural steel fabrication.
• Manage the project contract performance and process understanding the scope, budget, and quality agreed to by the Client.
• Contribute to and offer professional opinion to the office Leadership Team of the firm regarding current projects, staff, client relationships, etc.
• Take on special projects as directed by the office leadership team.
• Make recommendations to upper management regarding quantity, complexity, and diversity of future projects they feel are necessary for consideration.

Requirements

• 5+ years\' experience in steel fabrication or general construction
• Experience in modeling and detailing
• Experience managing a team
• Bachelor\'s degree or vocational training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to navigate 3D software such as SolidWorks
• Ability to read and write English fluently

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

This position requires moderate physical activity, primarily in an office environment but may include visits to jobsites to collaborate and inspect materials. To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly seated at a computer desk with the option to stand, is utilizing the telephone frequently, and participating in meetings with colleagues. There are stairs in the office. In the factory setting, you may inspect and handle materials and be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors.

Applicant Notes

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three employers to five years
• All employees are subject to pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing

Compensation

$95,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Supplemental short-term disability
• Supplemental accident and hospital insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Application Assistance

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Dogwood\'s HR department at (206) 858-2728 or HR@dogwoodindustries.com.

Location

This position is located at the Dogwood Sedro-Woolley, WA office. Remote/hybrid options are not available, at this time.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

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Disclaimer: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.

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Dogwood Industries LLC