What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at Dragonfly LP?
Description
Vert is modernizing the home design process by developing modular, panelized homes intended to reduce construction time while introducing innovative construction methods and materials. The steel, modular building system allows us to streamline the production process while infusing smart technology (Adomi) into the home make-up so that it begins to work for the homeowner.
Vert is a subsidiary of Dragonfly Group - an experienced hybrid real estate solutions company focused on providing an integrated system of properties, technologies and services designed to improve the real estate experience for all. Dragonfly Group currently has more than 40 operating and investment entities throughout the Bay Area.
A technological company for modular construction seeks an experienced Technical Translator (formerly known as Technical Writer). The ideal candidate will bring innovative ideas and passion to the business of making complicated design and build documents easy to understand and easy to use for anyone. This candidate will be called upon to hit the ground running in a fast paced, and fast-growing company, quickly creating simple, clear and effective tools for all divisions of the company. Goal is to be able to sit in the seat of the designer/engineer and explain their view to the general audience.
Responsibilities:
• Possess the mindset that no idea is out of bounds on how to deliver technical information to the average user; written documents should only be a starting basis and a backup
• Manage, organize, and communicate project information and project activities
• Adhere to corporate and regulatory documentation, as well as process and procedural for the construction industry
• Act effectively, always aligned with “lean” principles and the overriding KPI’s in Safety, People, Quality, Rate and Cost
• Interface cross-functionally to acquire source material for documents and to develop an understanding of the products and processes
The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Qualifications:
• 7 years of technical content creation within an enterprise documentation team, technical writing team, professional services organization, or similar practice
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, Information Design, or related field
• Experience working directly with designers and technical subject matter experts
• Experience using multiple documentation tools to write, format, manage, and publish high-quality content
• Ability to deal with ambiguous problems, troubleshoot, and build solutions with proper project management.
• Ability to influence multiple stakeholders and lead cross-functional projects across category or other departments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and use web metrics to gauge trends and evaluate content in an unbiased fashion.
Compensation/Benefits:
Excellent salary and bonus incentives
Major medical coverage (health/dental/vision/disability/life/401K)