BUILDING PLAN MANAGER presso Boxabl

Boxabl is an innovative construction manufacturing company based in Las Vegas, NV.  Our mission is to significantly lower the cost of home ownership for everyone by designing high-quality auxiliary dwelling units that meet the highest standards of quality, strength, and sustainability.  At Boxabl, we value individuals who thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments.

Job Summary

The Building Plan Manager coordinates with internal Boxabl Engineers and 3^rd party Professional Engineers & Architects to obtain building plan approval across each state and jurisdiction Boxabl plans to do business in. They oversee design refinement, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage design updates through effective communication and utilization of engineering software. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and collaboration across departments to drive successful product development. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of professional engineers & architects to expand the product design approval of Boxabl building modules in various jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with internal & external engineers and design professionals, as well as state representative & local plan reviewers to deliver both generic & customer specific plans for building department plan approval. 
• Utilize AutoCAD/Revit/SolidWorks CAD software to effectively communicate designs through 3D models, 2D drawings, assembly prints, and Bills of Materials.
• Collaborate with internal and external design teams to develop building plans that align with Boxabl designs and manufacturing principles, as well as verify code compliance in various jurisdictions. 
• Collaborate with sourcing/purchasing to verify suppliers' adherence to design specifications and adjust designs for improved manufacturability.
• Generate detailed drawings and possess a deep understanding of Bills of Materials to maintain consistent quality standards in product manufacturing.
• Work in tandem with the manufacturing team to streamline manufacturability and develop engineering assembly instructions translatable into work instructions.
• Evaluate design solutions against industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document the design process and deliver progress reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Experience and Education 

• 3+ years’ experience designing/coordinating building plans to achieve plan approval in multiple jurisdictions.
• Extensive knowledge of AutoCAD/Revit/SolidWorks 3D CAD software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Architecture.
• Project development and leadership skills are essential.
• Ability to work with various departments to facilitate the orderly execution of a proposed project plan.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with various operating systems.
• Professional work experience developing and obtaining residential plan approvals.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Work is performed in an open office environment that allows for collaboration inside and outside of your department.
• You must be able to operate standard office equipment (desktop, laptop, printer, scanner, etc.).
• Must be able to walk short distances and within the factory occasionally to perform job duties when necessary.
• You may be stationary at a laptop or desktop computer for most of your day creating and compiling, preparing, and analyzing data that may include extensive reading and/or research.
• May have to express or exchange ideas verbally to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other employees accurately, loudly, or quickly. 

• Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is usually moderate to high.   
• Work may require some weekend and evening work. No travel is expected. No remote work available currently.