Designer

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 one of the leading and fastest growing distributors of specialty building materials in the United States, with a team of over 13,000 employees located throughout the country. Since our founding in 2009, we have acquired over 100 companies and have expanded to more than 450 locations serving 37 states. US LBM is a progressive organization that promotes a unique culture that focuses on the value of its customers and associates. Developing our people is critical to our strategy and fostering our culture of empowerment.

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A Brief Overview

The Designer Salary designs and completes layouts of commercial and complex residential roof and floor systems for pricing and manufacturing. The position requires complete independent judgment and oversight of structural and architectural design.

What you will do

• 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.

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.

Education Qualifications

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

Experience Qualifications

• 3 years of drafting experience in a construction or building materials-related industry required.

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient technical writing skills. Excellent salesmanship and communication skills.
• Special knowledge required—Reading and interpreting blueprints in an architectural related industry.
• Other—PC Literate with Microsoft Office products, AUTO CAD, and other design programs that facilitate learning in-house program with ease.

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US LBM Holdings, LLC, is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.