Design Manager
Our company:
For over 80 years and four generations, our family has been inspired by forests and the endless possibilities for designing and building with wood. We began as a horse-logging operation in 1939 and have grown to become an industry-leading mass timber provider with a high-tech sawmill. From seedlings to solutions, we see our products through the entire process — from forest management to manufacturing, design, prefabrication, and delivery.
As an independent, family-owned, and operated company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. As we continue to grow, we’re searching for individuals who enjoy a hands-on approach to work tasks and thrive in a team-based environment.
Role and Objectives:
The Design Manager, under the direction of the Director, Manufacturing Planning and Strategy, is responsible for leading the company’s design and digital documentation of mass timber components & connections, prefabricated wall systems, and modular construction systems for North American and International mass timber projects from schematic design through to completion.
Responsibilities:
- Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance and support to the team of Design Technicians (on-site and remotely) in their day-to-day responsibilities and professional development including coaching, mentoring, performance management and scheduling
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to ensure the team’s ongoing growth and success.
- Promote a positive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, reflecting the company’s core values and principles.
- Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations; in collaboration with the Safety Department
- Work with Project Teams to develop strategies and processes to execute and deliver integrated mass timber solutions for an exciting range of mass timber and modular projects
- Lead and cooperatively develop project specific mass timber and modular building component solutions based on Company offerings and project requirements
- Identify what projects to manage in-house and what projects to outsource with external partners. Manage outsourced work including quality and maintaining timelines. Tender modeling/drafting services.
- Cooperatively develop designs and detailed documentation of connections, shop drawings, and fabrication details alongside the project team
- Provide alternate design, specification and construction solutions when problems are encountered, resolve issues and provide solutions that best serve the needs of the project
- Develop and refine internal best practices and processes for our growing digital fabrication and design department that will serve Kalesnikoff’s growing operations
- Maintain a modeling schedule to ensure deliverables are issued within quoted lead times.
- Coordinate model sharing and compatibility with other trades
- Keeping up to date with changing legislation and building codes
- Occasional site visits.
- Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as requested or required
Requirements:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Building Sciences, Engineering, or Architecture, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a supervisory/management role.
- Excellent knowledge of mass timber construction practices and design
- Construction experience with wall systems and modulars is preferred
- Ability to efficiently produce and manage production of 3D fabrication models for mass timber structures and the detailed shop drawings
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer focus
- Experience leading diverse teams
- Strong proficiency in applicable software (i.e. CADWorks, AutoCAD, Dietrichs, Cambium, etc)
- Strong organizational & planning skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Working Conditions:
- Travel may be required
- Ability to attend and conduct presentations
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
- Overtime as required.
- Occasional climbing and carrying
Compensation Package:
- Wage: Starting at $110,000.00 annually
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program.
- Team building and social events.
- Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
- Opportunity to advance in your career.
- Work-life balance.
- A great culture where we truly value our employees.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to .
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.
About our Kootenay home:
Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?
Equal opportunity commitment:
Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants for positions within our Company, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.