Wall Designer II

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.

Job title: Wall Designer II

Pay: Starting at $30-$35 an hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm

Location: Woodinville, Washington

Opti-Frame by PARR Lumber offers off-site pre-cut, labeled, and delivered wall framing packages. These packages are based upon the blueprints and specifications provided by the customer and strictly adhere to all industry standards and municipal codes. The Wall Designer II position is essential to making sure our Opti-Frame design process happens with quality, efficiency, and service. This role provides a critical link between sales, production, and the customer.

The Wall Designer II reports directly to the Opti-Frame Manager and works closely with the following: Regional Opti-Frame Managers, Scheduling Coordinators, other Wall designers, Truss designers, sales teams, and the customer.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with MiTek Sapphire
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to speak, write, and read English required
• 5 years' experience framing residential construction
• 3 years' experience designing Truss, EWP Floors, or Walls
• Knowledge of dimension lumber, panel products, and other building materials
• Knowledge of structural framing and construction design principles, practices, and protocols
• Ability to expertly read, comprehend, and interpret blueprints and communicate that knowledge to fellow team members and customers
• Effectively communicate Opti-Frame designs and layout details with all involved parties of the supply chain
• Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy work environment
• Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong focus, planning, organizational and time management skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist sales teams, other designers, and customers with technical and assembly questions
• Knowledge of and the ability to effectively utilize MiTek Sapphire and other applicable design programs
• Read and interpret blueprints provided by the customer
• Answer internal and external questions surrounding blueprints, plan details, Opti-Frame design/layouts, along with material estimates and orders
• Develop and maintain a professional and effective relationship with customers and fellow team members
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of building materials and construction codes by sharing product information with customers and co-workers
• Communicate issues and concerns with a sense of urgency
• Meet deadlines for completion of work
• Perform other related duties as assigned

This position works in an office environment at a desk with a computer. Hybrid remote work is a possibility, at management's discretion. Overtime and/or Saturday work is a possibility if volume dictates.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in an office environment
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle when necessary
• Both local and overnight travel may be required
• Ability to utilize all appropriate safety equipment

We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted the fourth top place to work in Oregon in 2023, we offer industry-leading benefits:

• Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
• Employee paid sick days
• 7 holidays
• 2 medical plan options, one with a high deductible that offers an HSA and our standard plan with a very low $1,250 deductible
• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
• HSA (Health Savings Account) - PARR will match up to $360/year
• Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
• In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
• Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $2,700 for the 2020 year)
• $1,000 referral bonus

PARR Promotes

We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is A LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast

We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays.

Our company mission is Legendary Service through Teamwork, and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.