[Hiring] Truss Designer @US LBM

Role Description

The Designer Hourly uses computer or technical tools to prepare detailed presentation of building material requirements and or systems for assigned project or related segment. This position may design and complete layouts of residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing.

What you will do

• Designs residential roof and floor systems and produces layouts.
• Discusses changes and corrections with engineers, architects and contractors prior to and during construction.
• Presents, sells and follows-up on new jobs.
• Prepares roof truss and truss joist floor layouts.
• Performs job site inspections.
• Produces materials list.
• Determines special notes to append contracts.
• Resolves architectural and design discrepancies.
• Assists in the shipping department.
• Reads and understands blueprints and detailed technical drawings.
• Uses computer or other technical equipment to provide a technically accurate layout (takeoff) of customer order.
• Adheres to local building codes and material constraints when developing material list and design layout.
• Produces final copies for contractor use for bathrooms, kitchens, decks, patios and others as assigned.
• Assists customers as required, providing accurate, timely and thorough customer service.
• Measures and scales projects on-site.
• Invoices project, schedules installation and delivery of products and materials.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
• Participate in and complete assigned trainings.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Associate's degree in civil, architectural or design related field may be required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Applicable work experience may be substituted for education requirement.

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year of drafting experience in a construction or building materials-related industry required.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient technical writing skills.
• Excellent salesmanship and communication skills.
• Proprietary software, AUTOCAD, computer literate, ability to read technical drawings.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints in an architectural related industry.
• PC Literate with Microsoft Office products, AUTO CAD, and other design programs that facilitate learning in-house program with ease.

Pay Rate

$25.00 - $38.46 per hour