Careers

At Zirnhelt Timber Frames sustainable building is considered a profession. We are always interested in meeting people who have decided to make a career in sustainable building and are open to exploring relationships with suppliers of sustainable building products (e.g. solar, insulation, paints & stains).

We will likely be looking for skilled finishing carpenters for the 2010 building season - check back in March for postings or send us a resume to keep on file.

We currently have one posting for a designer/project manager. See details below. There is no set cut-off date for applications as it will be open until we find the right person. However, we intend to fill the postion by Marh 30th 2010.

CURRENT POSTINGS (1)

Positions: Timber frame designer/project manager specializing in sustainable building systems (full-time)

Zirnhelt Timber Frames Ltd. is a growing hand crafted timber frame company focused on sustainable design and construction.  We currently employing 12 people full-time and strive to foster a unique work environment where collaboration and idea sharing are strongly promoted.

Location:                    Near Williams Lake BC
Start date:                  Flexible (winter/spring 2010)
Remuneration:          Commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:
Work directly with clients and our team to design and construct timber homes and other structures from start to finish, including:

Design 3D conceptual renderings Development Permit Submissions Building Permit Submissions Architectural working drawings Detailed timber frame shop drawings Other shop drawings as required for prefabrication Materials procurement (including sourcing and integrating green building products) Cost estimating and analysis Close coordination with team members both in the shop and at building sites Design prefabricated roof and wall systems Take part in frame raising and other construction activities as needed Work with other designs/designers and engineers to incorporate heavy timber construction

Essential qualifications

Design diploma or degree in architecture Experience in designing for prefabrication Experience and interest in timber design and green building products Demonstrated project management ability Acceptance of sustainable design principles including iterative design processes (e.g. charrette) Must thrive on working in very close collaboration with all team members, since we believe truly effective design is a rigorous, team-based process Proficient in architectural desktop, REVIT  or other equivalent design software Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and database programs

Assets:

LEEDs or similar certification Formal carpentry training and on the job construction experience Energy modelling Please email cover letter and resume/portfolio/cv to Sam and Damon Zirnhelt.