USAM DC
Millwork Material Specialist
Manassas, VA - Full Time
Material Specialist is responsible for accurately reviewing drawings to produce detailed material takeoffs for millwork projects, ensuring all materials are accounted for and specified correctly. It involves coordinating with engineering, project management, and production teams to validate material needs, manage revisions, and resolve discrepancies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other Duties:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Education and Skills:
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
TRAVEL:
For remote employees, occasional travel to onsite facility will be required as determined.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Record and track the status and completion of tasks provided by the Engineering Manager.
- Communicate and collaborate with engineering, production, & procurement team members to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Review and interpret architectural and shop drawings to extract accurate material quantities using MV software & Ardis for casework, and manual takeoffs for custom items.
- Generate detailed material takeoffs for millwork components (casework, panels, trim, hardware, etc.).
- Identify wood species, finishes, core types, veneers, laminates, edge banding, and other relevant material attributes.
- Coordinate with engineering/drafting teams to ensure consistency between drawings and material lists.
- Maintain revision control to ensure only the latest drawings are used for takeoffs
- Develop and maintain standardized templates or takeoff tools to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Attend project kick-off meetings and contribute to material planning strategies.
- Carries out duties assigned by the Engineering Manager
Other Duties:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing or activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Education and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Wood Technology, or related field highly preferred
- 2+ years’ experience drafting/drawing with AutoCAD and/or Microvellum
- 2+ years’ experience working in the architectural millwork industry
- 2+ years’ experience in procurement, supply chain, or project coordination
- Knowledge of Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) Standards
- Experience with millwork production methods and fabrication techniques
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including intermediate Excel skills
- Experience with Ardis software preferred
- Able to read and interpret architectural drawings/blueprints
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Experience with CNC manufacturing
This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
TRAVEL:
For remote employees, occasional travel to onsite facility will be required as determined.
