Job Description

Position description

The Project Designer Supervisor leads and manages the Project Design Coordinators Team including the responsibility to schedule and manage the work load requirements for his or her dedicated team. The Project Designer Supervisor will work closely with the Manager of Project Design in assigning workloads to the team to address the needs for shop drawings, RFP's and other engineering task needs as may be required from time to time. This will include the procurement & management of external freelancers at his/her discretion as may be required at times in order to meet the immediate needs of the workload & business in general. The Project Designer Supervisor will also have specific role responsibilities which could include shop drawing production and or project management functions. The Project Designer Supervisor leverages an architectural background and their detailed knowledge of the full line of Decoustics products in order to be able to collaborate with architects, designers, and other external clients to facilitate the design of their projects. The Supervisor will also work closely with other Product Development + staff as may be required when the integration of custom solutions is required for specific projects. The Supervisor will ensure that schedule/timeline requirements are addressed as necessary in order to meet the internal and external needs of the client as well as to develop and support Decoustics sales requirements.

• Supervise, lead, train, and develop the Project Design Coordinators.
• Conduct Project Designer reviews, track performance and objectives.
• Review and validate Project Design Coordinators tasks as may be deemed necessary- review and release to other departments for their internal and external needs.
• Assist internal and external customers with design and technical inquiries to address specific design needs.
• Create high-quality technical details for potential use for website, product guides, and other marketing materials that utilize professional design language.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (DSOP) for the Design Team
• Contribute to the definition and development of CAD procedures. Implement and maintain compliance with such procedures.
• Define, identify and implement training as may be required to ensure alignment with the Engineering Standards and compliance with staff development plans etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Research and compile data as may be required in order to complete shop drawings for a proprietary product or design.
• Utilize AutoCAD/Solidworks to compile detailed shop drawings in order to meet the design intent using product specific solutions.
• Provide project status reviews on a regular basis to Project Managers and Sr. Management.
• Communicate and follow up with internal customers as it relates to project specifics and deadlines
• Ensure the team members support Project Manager and customer expectations.
• Ensure that all aspects of assigned projects are properly and thoroughly executed & documented.
• Communicate project requirements and status across functional teams
• Manage own time in order to meet required deadlines for Project Management tasks or Project Design Coordinator tasks (current set roles).
• Collaborate with other departments as required in order to trouble-shoot & resolve potential issues.
• Full understanding of production drawings, e.g., standards, tolerances, machine capabilities, etc.
• Assist in the preparation of production drawings for fabrication (internal and external vendors) if necessary.

Other responsibilities:

• Continue to improve processes of the Project Design Team
• Continue to develop knowledge base of existing products across all departments and assist with the development of potential new products
• Participate in personal development and training as required

Additional Requirements

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Ability to review and resolving design and production issues for sales and internal and external suppliers of product for orders.

Qualifications / Key competencies:

• Architectural or Design-related college degree or engineering degree
• 10 years minimum, advanced user of AutoCAD (2019 or later) with experience in commercial construction or equivalent with specific knowledge of Certainteed Architectural Celling Product Design
• Compensation based on experience
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, production drawings, perform take-offs, and material optimizations
• Advanced user of SolidWorks or other similar 3D software an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software; working knowledge of databases
• File management, knows how to open, save, find, and copy files both on local workstation and over a network
• Ability to follow specific AutoCAD/Solidworks standards as well as Standard Operating Procedures
• High level attention to detail
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks at the same time while maintaining deadlines

PREFERRED OR DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in 2D/3D software such as AutoCAD/Inventor/Solidworks/Revit

Who are we ?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare benefits package.
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: Competitive RRSP, Company-funded DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG).
• Volunteer Day off: Give back to the community - each employee has one paid day a year that they can use towards volunteering their time and effort with a registered charity.
• LiveWell Program: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle.
• And more!

Here's what we do...

CertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain -- the world's largest building materials company with a 350-year legacy of innovation and growth. Saint-Gobain group is leader in sustainable product development and environmental stewardship. We're proud to that Saint-Gobain North America was recognized by Top Employers institute as on the best workplaces in North America & Canada.

For 113 years, CertainTeed has been synonymous with quality, trust, innovation, and service. Our team designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions in the construction and building materials market. CertainTeed's broad product offering includes insulation, ceilings, roofing, siding, fence, railing, deck, exterior trim and gypsum board products. We provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change. Our offerings incorporate and promote the wellbeing for each of us and we are building a future where we collectively work together towards our core purpose to Make the World a Better Home.

Why work for us?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products .

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Saint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. This commitment is in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).