Since 1966, International Homes of Cedar, Inc. (IHC) has been a leading designer and manufacturer of timber homes, resorts and commercial structures. Our system of patented interlocking engineered timbers, made with kiln-dried, second growth Inland Western Red Cedar or Ponderosa Pine, have set the standard for beauty and performance. It begins in our careful selection of raw materials for not only beautiful timbers but for a cellular structure that is finer, straighter and tighter than other lumber sources. Once selected, and with exacting precision, each piece is then machined to take its place in the interlocking engineered timber system of an IHC designed home. Our packages have been used for projects in all 50 states and 18 countries on five continents. To learn more about our patented interlocking engineered timbers, as well as view a sampling of IHC homes, visit www.cedarleader.com
But before our production team can craft a client’s IHC interlocking timber system package, we must design a 3D model of the structure. Our in-house design professionals work with our management team and also directly with clients to create exactly the plans and design they want for their dream home. IHC produces detailed plans for each structure we supply including: Floor Plans, Elevations, Foundation Design, Roof Framing, Floor Framing, Sections, Details, and Schedules for Windows, Doors, Beams, and Posts.
The Position:
As a design professional at IHC you would design residential and light commercial structures in a 3D CAD environment. You would routinely Interact with structural engineer(s), county building officials, and IHC staff to ensure each structure conforms to local/international building codes and best practice design methodology. You would work closely with IHC management and clients in advising them of improvements in design for enhancing livability in their completed home while simultaneously managing materials and other costs to their budget expectations.
The core responsibility of an IHC designer is delivering conceptual designs, renderings, preliminary and final plans, construction details, cut sheets, and material lists. In addition to developing designs, other key aspects of your work at IHC will be to assess advancements in software capabilities and options to create optimal workflow pathways, develop automated tools to improve design workflow, develop templates and tools for ArchiCAD to improve efficiency, to stay current with design and material trends, and to actively pursue design editorial and recognition opportunities.
Our office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and pay depends on experience. Paychecks are issued on a weekly basis, every Friday, for hours worked in the previous week.
Experience, Abilities, and Skill Sets:
While our team is small in number it is mighty in attitude and perseverance for getting the job done, well and on-time. The design team thrives in the details, and in the accuracy and efficiency required in developing plans that ensure a quality build. Joining our team will require that you jump right in. An ideal candidates experience and capabilities will include:
Creating designs and floor plans with ArchiCAD 27 or higher
Working within an Apple OSX operating environment
Architectural hand renderings
Interior/space design
Construction materials takeoffs
Spreadsheet development
Collaboration with the materials and production teams to ensure compliance with plan specifications
Collaboration with Structural engineers and architects
Basic knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering systems
Excellent attention to details and the ability to produce accurate and precise plans and documentation
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and particularly with distilling down complex information for conveyance to any or all stakeholders in a client’s project
Ability to work independently and in a team environment, manage multiple client projects at once, and meet client deadlines and expectations
Being a problem-solver with the team and for the clients
Qualifications:
2-year Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) Certificate Program and/or Associate Degree or higher in Design Dev, Construction Docs, BIM, AutoCAD or equivalent & relevant work experience
At least 2 to 4 years of experience as a Designer/Drafter using ArchiCAD 27, Revit experience will be considered
Why Else You Should Apply to Join International Homes of Cedar:
Benefits eligible after 60-90 days: Medical Insurance; we pay 75% of the employee’s monthly premium so that our your portion, via payroll deduction, is a manageable 25%
Up to 40 hours per year sick leave accrual
Vacation Accrual (5-20 days per year based on tenure)
Seven Paid Holidays (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day)
Unpaid time off during closure from Dec 26 to Dec 31
IHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law.
Employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Physical requirements.
Ability to sit and stand for a long period of time
Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds
Work Environment:
Primarily office environment
At times the position will require interaction in the production facility and jobsite environments
Note
This job description for posting on-line is intended to provide a general overview of the position
