EWP Designer - REMOTE - Specialty Building Products Holdings, LLC

Specialty Building Products is a people first organization. D.W. Distribution is an SBP Brand.   

You may be wondering, why should I join Specialty Building Products? 

• We live our Core Values, and they reflect what we actually believe and how we actually behave. They are who we are. You are joining a team that is built upon a strong culture and standards for success.  
• Flexibility is offered here; we trust in the expertise, skills, and actions of our employees. This role offers a work schedule that fits your needs.  
• We welcome you to something bigger than yourself with all the tools necessary to excel in your role.  
• Grow with us; we offer a career, not just a job. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us.  

Perks of working at Specialty Building Products: 

• Benefits will include Medical, Dental, Vision on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. 
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability 
• 401K with Company Match 
• 3 Weeks PTO/Paid Holidays 
• Volunteer Time  

Job Summary:  

Under General supervision, the EWP Designer provides technical support to sales and customer service functions related to engineered wood products.  The EWP Designer uses knowledge of customer requirements to process sales orders and to perform estimating and takeoff services. This is a REMOTE opportunity, supporting our Texas and Oklahoma Markets.

Eligible candidates must reside in either Oklahoma City, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Austin or surrounding areas of any one of these markets. 

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:     

EWP Design  

• Reads and analyzes blueprints while using EWP software to engineer accurate, cost effective and efficient designs of wood framed structures for residential and commercial projects. 
• Works with sales and customer service teams to manage time and effectively meet deadlines for designs, estimates and orders. 
• Communicates with customers to identify and resolve construction issues as they arise during the building process. 
• Establishes and maintains relationships with contractors, architects and engineers through superior customer service. 
• Processes orders and coordinates deliveries with shipping schedules. 
• Plans and paces own work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or team related productivity goals. 
• Estimates and quotes full house designs at a strategic and competitive price to maximize sales. 

General & Administrative   

• Supports the company vision and mission and demonstrates the corporate core values in all professional activities. 
• Complies with all OSHA safety requirements, work rules and regulations. 
• Compiles and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.  
• Follows systems and procedures outlined in company manuals. 
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards. 
• All other duties as requested by management.

Required Credentials:   

Formal Education and Certification  

• Associate degree required. 
• 5 years of design experience may be substituted for educational requirement.

Knowledge and Experience  

• Minimum of 5 years of design experience 
• Excellent customer service skills and experience 
• Ability to read architectural and structural plans is required. 
• Strong computer skills and ability to utilize design software.  
• Construction and structural detailing backgrounds are preferred. 

Personal Attributes  

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, possessing an ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to function independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team. 
• Self-motivated and desire to serve. 
• Ability to independently search for answers. 

D.W. Distribution is currently looking for an EWP Designer to join our VALUES based organization. We seek to serve people first, and we operate according to a moral compass aimed at doing what is right even when it is hard. D.W. Distribution brings this values-based perspective to each of our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and our communities. We do not underestimate the power of our employee’s ability to have a uniquely positive impact on the people around us.   

We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.     

Specialty Building Products/D.W. Distribution is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of Specialty Building Products/D.W. Distribution not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.