EWP Department Manager at Boise Cascade Company in Westfield, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Boise Cascade Company has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. We are one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building materials. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. We are committed to investing in them and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas on your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!    

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for an EWP Department Manager! Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today! 

Responsibilities

Perform design and drafting services for internal and external customers focused on Engineered Wood Products (EWP) and/or Truss Design used for customer quotes, order material take offs, and manufacturing. Prepare working drawings, sketches and graphs from walk-in customers, sales order system, verbal, blue prints, sketches, or written instructions using either manual or computer-aided systems. Prioritize and coordinate work to accommodate expedited or special requests. Provides plans to customer for sign-off and acceptance, including changes. Code and maintain drafting files for accurate retrieval and distribution to engineering staff, vendors, and other facility personnel. Schedule truss and EWP order delivery. May provide technical EWP or truss consulting and engineering services to BMD distribution center customers. Work extensively with staff, lumber dealers, contractors, engineers, and architects to provide a complete framing package. Provide consultation to pro builders and retail distributors. Conduct training dealer/contractor information meetings; seminars for applicators and location personnel. Compile placement plans for BMD dealer's customers that convert conventional floor and roof framing material to Boise Cascade BCI joists utilizing a computer aided system. Make outside sales calls to lumberyards and construction job sites, as required. May operate and maintain various engineering and/or drafting equipment. May initiate telephone sales for EWP and accessories (joist hangers, etc.) Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications 

Basic Qualifications: College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function. Expert knowledge of CAD system, blueprint reading, and drafting. Office environment with minimal physical exertion; may be required to drive personal car to customer sites, including active construction sites. 

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the building materials industry and structural experience preferred. Seven or more years experience in related job function. Supervisory experience preferred. Requires strong math skills, effective communication skills, and strong working knowledge of engineering terms and specifications.

Our Benefits

• Medical + Dental + Vision


• Flexible Spending Accounts + HRA 


• 401(k) Retirement Savings


• Annual Incentives 


• Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10/yr)


• Paid Parental Leave

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Engineered Wood Products

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