Commercial Roofing Design Specialist

US LBM; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

US LBM is seeking a Designer to design and layout commercial and complex residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing. The role requires independent judgment and oversight of structural and architectural design, and involves coordinating with engineers, architects and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in civil/architectural/design fields, with 3 years of drafting experience in construction or building materials.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in civil, architectural or design related field required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; applicable work experience may substitute education.
• 3 years drafting experience in construction or building materials industry required.

Responsibilities

• Designs commercial and complex residential roof and floor systems and produces layout.
• 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 layouts.
• Coordinates, sells and does follow-ups of new jobs.
• Performs job-site inspections.
• Produces materials list.
• Determines special notes to append contracts.
• Resolves architectural and design discrepancies.
• Maintains computer system and performs routine upgrades to insure accurate and current application.
• Assists in the shipping department.

Skills

Technical writing

Sales communication

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Design programs

Education

Associate's Degree in civil/architectural/design

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Other design programs

Microsoft Office

Job description

US LBM is seeking a Designer to design and layout commercial and complex residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing. The role requires independent judgment and oversight of structural and architectural design, and involves coordinating with engineers, architects and contractors.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in civil/architectural/design fields, with 3 years of drafting experience in construction or building materials.