Responsibilities
- Senior staff position working collaboratively with Lester’s President as a strategic member of the management team to lead Improv and product development, the implementation and application processes for the organization’s overall success.
- Work with VP of Engineering Services to develop product engineering documents (PED) as the basis for standardized design.
- Work with Lester PEs to ensure standard design practices remain code compliant.
- Stay informed of building code changes.
- Vigilantly review reported incidents of issues with or failures of Lester products seeking to identify patterns early and make needed adjustments to design methods or products.
- Design and execute tests, build prototypes, and utilize 3-D structural modeling as needed to answer questions critical to development of new products or procedures.
- Collaborate with Lester teams to develop algorithms, product, and business rules producing positive results in moving projects through Order Entry and Order Management.
- Cultivate relationships with other businesses supporting Lester needs.
- Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Sales and Marketing to ensure we have the breadth of product and support needed to grow market share.
- Achieve proficiency in the use of Lester’s proprietary estimating/sales software application (Improv) and other applications.
- Preparation, monitoring and management of the department’s annual operating plan.
Qualifications
- Position is office based at the Lester Prairie, MN facility.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field required.
- Professional Engineering License is preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and overall computer skills.
- 10+ years of experience in wood frame metal building industry is ideal.
- Experience in the engineering of buildings, building materials, construction business development or similar experience is preferred.
- Strong background in the markets Lester Buildings serves; agricultural, livestock, equestrian, commercial, suburban and residential is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment in decision making.
- Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively as well as independently in a fast-paced environment.
- The ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal/external individuals and teams.
- Must be a detail-oriented, self-starter with strong organization skills.
- Ability to work with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Benefits
We offer a competitive pay based on experience. Full-time benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PTO and Holiday Pay, Bonuses, 401k Savings Plan, and Short and Long Term Disability.
If you have any questions, please contact Sonja at 320-395-5334.
