Black Tie Components

Design & Estimating Manager

Truss & Wall Panel Manufacturing

Location: Hartford, South Dakota

Reports to: CEO/President

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Design & Estimating Manager to lead the design and estimating function for our truss and wall panel manufacturing operations in Hartford, South Dakota.

This role is responsible for managing in-office and remote designers and estimators, maintaining design accuracy, improving estimating and design turnaround time, supporting production-ready workflows, and ensuring projects move from quote to design to manufacturing with discipline and accountability.

The ideal candidate will bring advanced hands-on experience in roof truss, floor truss, and wall panel design using the MiTek software suite, including MiTek Structure and MiTek Management. This person must also be capable of building a high-performing team, managing workload capacity, implementing quality control standards, and partnering cross-functionally with sales, engineering, operations, and executive leadership.

This is a key leadership position for a precision-driven manufacturing environment. The right candidate will help Black Tie protect design quality, improve departmental throughput, reduce rework, and support profitable growth through engineered building components, automation-supported production, and measurable execution.

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of designers and estimators in both office-based and remote environments.

• Establish performance expectations, training plans, and career development opportunities.

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide regular coaching and feedback.