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.