Regional Director (Structural) - Midwest (IL, IA, MN, WI)

Are you a design professional who’s tired of being stuck behind a desk? Are you qualified to join a team of wood design experts who provide technical support and education to engineers, architects, developers and others throughout the U.S.? Do you want to contribute to more sustainable cities?

WoodWorks is America’s ‘go to’ organization for project assistance and resources related to commercial and multi-family wood buildings—and we’re looking for a skilled professional to be part of our team. In addition to an impressive compensation and benefits package, WoodWorks offers an enjoyable team atmosphere, the opportunity to become an expert in wood structures, schedule flexibility, and the chance for a rewarding career in the wood industry.

Position is a home based office working from the greater Chicago or Milwaukee area. (or possibly Minneapolis)

PRIMARY ROLE:                                                                                                                                              

The Regional Director is responsible for contacting and developing relationships with design and construction professionals, within an assigned region, to encourage and provide solutions for the use of wood in non-residential and multi-family buildings. This person serves as an educator and is the 'go to' resource for design professionals with questions about the use of wood in their projects.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Apply engineering, and codes and standards expertise to provide technical solutions to architects, engineers and others involved in the design of non-residential and multi-family wood buildings
• Provide insight and design guidance for building structures ranging from one to eighteen stories, including the development of wind, uplift, loads, live loads, diaphragm, and shear design
• Analyze structural design compliance and efficiency of client engineering projects
• Develop building layout schematics that meet load, seismic, and other considerations while maximizing efficient structure layout and construction
• Provide expertise to project architects and structural engineers regarding fire resistance design and building envelope enclosure systems
• Provide guidance and direction to project engineers for the design of the structural connections and components needed to comply with building requirements, life safety, and jurisdictional requirements 
• Provide peer review of structural calculations and concepts correcting and modifying plans as needed
• Analyze wood structural systems to determine the best engineering approach; calculate loads as needed for the structure, occupants, and ancillary systems 
• Determine integration of steel structure and concrete foundations for hybrid wood structures
• Engage with jurisdictions on the client’s behalf to demonstrate the project’s structural design compliance with respective building codes and local requirements 
• Participate and/or lead project team meetings, especially with engineers and contractors, to ensure wide understanding of project design to allow for proper and efficient construction
• Present educational seminars for architects, engineers, code officials and others covering the benefits of using wood and showcasing wood building designs
• Contact design and construction professionals and offer wood-based solutions that meet their objectives 
• Further develop the use of wood buildings in the regional market using traditional and consultative sales techniques—i.e., following leads, establishing contact, and building relationships
• Frequent regional travel for meetings (frequent day and occasional overnight)
• National travel of 4-8 trips annually (more during the first year for training and team development)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in building codes and standards for wood-frame construction and ability to provide information and solutions to design professionals have questions or issues related to specific projects
  
  
• Ability to proactively initiate contact with architects, engineers, contractors, and others involved in the design and construction of buildings
  
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to represent the industry and WoodWorks
  
  
• Ability to engage design and construction professionals in positive discussions regarding material selection
• Ability to take initiative and work independently without direct supervision 

• Proficiency in MS Office
  
  
• Experience using SalesForce is a plus

SUGGESTED BACKGROUND:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering or Architecture)
• Registered Engineer or Architecture License
• 5+ years architectural or structural design experience
• Project management experience (business development/marketing a plus)
• Wood design experience
• Mass Timber design experience
• IBC and local building codes, fire, design experience

About Woodworks

WoodWorks (www.WoodWorks.org) provides free project assistance as well as education and resources related to the design of non-residential and multi-family wood buildings across the U.S. Our technical experts offer support from design through construction on a wide range of building types—including commercial, office, multi-family/mixed-use, educational, institutional and public.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Woodworks is an active Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Woodworks welcomes men and women regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, veteran status or other category protected by law.